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"As far as I knew white women were never lonely, except in books. White men adored them, Black men desired them and Black women worked for them."

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About Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She is best known for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and for her autobiographical writing. Her work and public voice made her one of the most influential literary figures of her generation.

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