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Strip away the blackface that causes so much pain
Canada’s leader, seen as an antidote America’s Donald Trump, is accused of concealing prejudice
The fraternity of lived genius
Author Toni Morrison’s words set high new standards for ethics
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Maya Angelou, sex worker
The celebrated author felt no shame at being a prostitute, why do we?
Maya Angelou: Oh, to live like there’s no tomorrow
Author and poet Maya Angelou's passing leaves us to contemplate – for us as well as her – how far daring can get you.
Maya Angelou: A ‘warrior for equality, tolerance and peace’
The poet and author, who rose from the harshest of childhoods to become a force on the stage, screen and printed page, has died aged 86.
Poet, human rights activist Maya Angelou dead at 86
Celebrated author, poet and human rights activist Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86.
Maya Angelou’s cooking with words
It's a natural extension to my autobiography, says the author.
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