In this month of honoring women who fought for their rights, recognizing the women of color who participated is arguably even more important. In the 1920s, black and brown women were excluded from the suffrage movement. It is important to recognize the layers of discrimination involved in the various liberation movements that have taken place in America, and it is the job of everyday people to remember the activists who have since passed away. As one of the most influential black poets in American history, Maya Angelou deserves a spot in the hall of women that will be remembered this month.