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“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” –Maya Angelou

By: Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
January 16, 2020
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Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist, poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed 1969 memoir, ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird “

Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.

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Anayah Qayyum
Anayah Qayyum, Reporter
Anayah Qayyum is currently a Junior at Colonia High School and is in her second year of Journalism. She descends from a pure Pakistani household but was born and raised in New Jersey. In addition, Qayyum has two younger brothers and is very close to her family. Qayyum is part of the Marching Patriots family and enjoys working in a group environment. She appreciates reading about people's opinions and writing about them on The Declaration.  Overall, Qayyum enjoys writing and spending her time with the Declaration.
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“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” –Maya Angelou