Graduation
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During her graduation, Maya Angelou recognizes that in order to survive African Americans must often overcome greater obstacles than whites, mainly because of historical prejudice and racism against African Americans in society. Shocked to see a social institution like public education provide opportunities for whites to become ôGalileos and Madame Curiesö while relegating African Americans to ôJesse OwensÆ and Joe LouisesÆö, Angelou comes to the recognition that African Americans survive because of ôdedicationö to their poets and others inspirational figures whose voices have not been muted by oppression or racism (Angelou 37). AngelouÆs recognition that perseverance and dedication are the backbone of her culture and heritage is similar to DouglassÆ childhood recognition that
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Approximate Word count = 543
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page)
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