By: Alyssa Wilson The life and legacy of poet Dr. Maya Angelou and astronaut  Dr. Sally Ride will be honored by the U.S. Mint in a new series of quarters focused on 20 influential women. They will be the first two women featured on the coins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BNC (@bncnews) The late Dr. Maya Angelou was a famous poet, writer, editor, essayist and civil rights activist. Dr. Sally Ride was a physicist and the first American woman to fly in space.  'I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that’s me.” #MayaAngelou Dr. Angelou and trailblazing […]

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