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The US Mint has started rolling out quarters which feature late American author and activist Maya Angelou, the first Black woman to appear on the coin.

The coin is part of the American Women Quarters programme,which also includes Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American Hollywood film star, the United States Mint on Monday.

At age 7, Angelou was raped by her mother’s boyfriend, who was later beaten to death in an assault that some believed was carried out by Angelou’s uncles.She began writing during that silent period.The prolific African-American writer was known for her lyrical prose and regal speaking voice. The recipient of more than 30 honorary degrees, Angelou read “On the Pulse of Morning” at the 1992 inauguration of former President Bill Clinton.

 

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Black people are making some progress, I ner with a black face still, the coins will illude black people & be allergic to their presence & not reside in any of their pockets, only to reside in white people's pockets...

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