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Maya Angelou, Legendary Poet And Activist, Has Become The First Black Woman Printed On The US Quarter. Maya’s Quarters Are The First, In The American Women Quarters Program, To Honor Prominent Women In US History. Other Quarters, Later In 2022 Through 2025, Will Feature Others Like Sally Ride–The First American Woman Astronaut In Space.
Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman to appear on US quarter as Treasury begins distribution – CNNPoliticsA new US quarter featuring the late Maya Angelou went into circulation Monday, the US Mint announced, making the legendary poet and activist the first Black woman ever to appear on the coin.