Legendary Poet Maya Angelou Becomes the First Black Woman to Appear on the US Quarter

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Published On: 2022-01-12

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Legendary Poet Maya Angelou, Becomes the First Black Woman , to Appear on the US Quarter.
CNN reports that on January 10, a new
U.S. quarter featuring the late
Maya Angelou went into circulation. .
CNN reports that on January 10, a new
U.S. quarter featuring the late
Maya Angelou went into circulation. .
The US Mint's decision to feature
Angelou on the coin makes the legendary poet
the first Black woman to appear on the quarter. .
The US Mint's decision to feature
Angelou on the coin makes the legendary poet
the first Black woman to appear on the quarter. .
CNN reports that the Maya Angelou quarter
is just the first release of the American
Women Quarters Program. .
The program focuses on featuring
prominent women throughout America's history. .
According to a statement by the Mint,
other quarters in the series will be
released later this year through 2025.
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, Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, via CNN.
I'm very proud that these coins celebrate the contributions of some of America's most remarkable women, including Maya Angelou, Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, via CNN.
I'm very proud that these coins celebrate the contributions of some of America's most remarkable women, including Maya Angelou, Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, via CNN.
The image on the Maya Angelou quarter reportedly
was inspired by one of her most famous works, the
autobiographical "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.".
The image on the Maya Angelou quarter reportedly
was inspired by one of her most famous works, the
autobiographical "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.".
CNN reports that the other quarters
scheduled for release in 2022 include: .
astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, Asian American actress Anna May Wong.
astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, Asian American actress Anna May Wong.
Cherokee Nation leader Wilma Mankiller,
and Nina Otero-Warren, a politician
who fought for women's suffrage. .
Cherokee Nation leader Wilma Mankiller,
and Nina Otero-Warren, a politician
who fought for women's suffrage.

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