In the words of Maya Angelou: Quotes and poems
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Author Maya Angelou (R) and Dorothy Irene Heigh (C) pose for a group photograph during the 2002 Uncommon Height Gala March 20, 2002 in Washington, DC. The National Council of Negro Women celebrates womens history month by honoring outstanding African American women and highlighting the achivements of Dr. Height. (Photo by Manny Ceneta/Getty Images)