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5 Crowning Achievements of Maya Angelou

From politics to poetry, here are some of the poet's most famous accomplishments.

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Marie Curie - Pioneering Scientist

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris

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Alice Ball

Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem

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Simone Biles

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Sonia Sotomayor

Georgia O'Keefe

Georgia O'Keeffe

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Susan B. Anthony

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Deb Haaland

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Selena Quintanilla

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Florence Nightingale

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Oprah Winfrey

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay

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