Maya Angelou Wrote This Poem To Remind Everyone They’re Worth So Much More

Maya Angelou was a poet, novelist, and public figure who became an American treasure in her 86 years on earth. Her work has received accolades, and in particular, her autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” — about her early life overcoming racism and trauma by turning to the written word — has become…

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