This week's open thread is coming to close by highlighting Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou, born Marguerite Ann Johnson; April 4, 1928 is an American author and poet. She has published six autobiographies, five books of essays, numerous books of poetry, and is credited with a long list of plays, movies, and television shows. She is one of the most decorated writers of her … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-American Poets