Phillis Wheatley Celebrating Giftedness Black History Bulletin

Phillis Wheatley, who was born in Senegal in 1753, was kidnapped, brought to Boston by slave traders, and sold to John and Susannah Wheatley. Educated and encouraged in her writing by Susannah Wheatley. Phillis published her first poem in 1767, and her first collection of poetry in 1773 -- the same year she was given her freedom. She was the first African- American woman in the United States to publish a book of poems.

 

 

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female; for ye are all in one Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28

 

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