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[HuffPost - blackvoices pop culture, 5 feb 2012]

Maya Angelou: Nina Simone Spoke The Anguish Of Racial Prejudice

With Black History Month in full swing, this month also marks the 79th birthday (February 21) of Nina Simone. In addition to the celebration of Simone's date of birth is the re-launch of her official site, which launched last May under the guidance of her daughter, Simone (Lisa Simone Kelly).

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Head over to the site on February 8 to view Dr. Maya Angelou's posting in its entirety.