Once you find the truth you ought to be prepared to stand on the…

Once you find the truth you ought to be prepared to stand on the street corner and use all your gifts to right the wrong.

Maya Angelou

1986

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Truth Standing up for what's right Taking action Activism Progress

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Interview

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1986

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Maya Angelou

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Angelou, Maya. "The West Interview: Maya Angelou." Interviewed by Sal Manna. San Jose Mercury News, 22 June 1986.

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