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Late poet, author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou is receiving one of the highest honors for her likeness in the form of a coin. PEOPLE reports that as part of the American Women Quarters Program from the U.S. Mint, Dr. Maya Angelou is set to become one of the first trailblazing women in this country to have herself featured on a quarter. “For too long, many of the women who have contributed to our country’s history have gone unrecognized, especially women of color,” Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) shared in a statement. “I am pleased to see that the first women to be recognized under my bill are outstanding individuals in the fields of science and literature. They paved the way for many who came after them and inspired young women to carry on their legacy.” According to ABC News, the U.S. Mint announced several different designs of Dr. Angelou in an effort to honor the historical figure’s contributions. Her quarters will be in circulation through 2025 after the new quarter...
Blackstage Podcast couldn’t have picked a better time to show their outstanding support for Black-run organizations. This week, the podcast announced the launch of their own Black History Month Leadership Fund, which was created with the goal of raising money for said organizations fighting for social justice and change in their communities, PEOPLE reports. “We understand that to successfully end injustices that plague the Black community in this country it depends on investing in proximate leaders who are on the frontlines of justice across sectors,” Blackstage shared on the fund’s landing page. “That’s why we’ve launched this ambitious fund to support leaders in their efforts.” Blackstage Podcast — which recently hosted a historic conversation between the descendants of famous Black leaders Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois — is not only uplifting these organizations and their impact, but showing their financial support as well. “We are looking to invest in Black-led...