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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Dr. Maya Angelou Leaves the World a Legacy of Hope, Faith and Love

Dr. Maya Angelou leaves this world a better place than when she first arrived as Marguerite Johnson, in St. Louis, Missouri. RIP Dr. Angelou, and thank you. 
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http://www.examiner.com/article/dr-maya-angelou-leaves-the-world-a-legacy-of-hope-faith-and-love?cid=db_articles
Photo credit: Kris Connor, Getty Images. #ripmayaangelou #ripmaya
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