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Renowned poet Maya Angelou is next to be honored by the U.S. Postal Service: She will be featured on her own Forever Stamp, according to a press release.

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Details about the stampโ€”including a preview, as well as the date and location of the first-day-of-issuance ceremonyโ€”will be announced at a later date.

โ€œMaya Angelou inspired our nation through a life of advocacy and through her many contributions to the written and spoken word,โ€ Postmaster Gen. Megan J. Brennan said in the press release. โ€œHer wide-ranging achievements as a playwright, poet, memoirist, educator, and advocate for justice and equality enhanced our culture.โ€

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