Maya Angelou left an indelible mark on the world and her legacy is now being immortalized anew in a way that sees her make history all over again.
For, the activist, author, and poet has become the first Black woman ever featured on the US 25-cent (quarter) coin.
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The US Treasury trumpeted the news today and also provided the first look at the freshly minted coin:
Janet Yellen, the US’ first female treasury secretary, celebrated the honor in a statement. She said:
“Each time we redesign our currency, we have the chance to say something about our country – what we value, and how we’ve progressed as a society.”
In life, Angelou used her potent platform to advocate for both racial and gender equality. She died in 2014 aged 86 but possesses a legacy that will live on forever.
This is Boss
Just a quarter worth…
I would take it and Maya is worth more than you
Greatness is power congratulations to her family n and shout out to Oprah Winfrey
Oprah??
Yes young ppl never knew until Oprah told us
nice.
Wow! We loves to see it.
She Should’ve been on a nickel???????? Coz Nergo on a Nickel ????????????