Phillis Wheatley: Slave Girl, Literary Genius
Portrayed by Dr. Daisy Century
2021-02-03 19:00:00
2021-02-03 20:00:00
America/New_York
Phillis Wheatley: Slave Girl, Literary Genius
As a young girl, Phillis Wheatley was taken from her home on slave ship and bought by the wealthy Wheatley family. She went on to be the first Black woman in America to publish a book of poetry.
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Wednesday, February 03
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2021-02-03 19:00:00
2021-02-03 20:00:00
America/New_York
Phillis Wheatley: Slave Girl, Literary Genius
As a young girl, Phillis Wheatley was taken from her home on slave ship and bought by the wealthy Wheatley family. She went on to be the first Black woman in America to publish a book of poetry.
Explore From Home - Virtual Program
Explore From Home
Virtual ProgramAs a young girl, Phillis Wheatley was taken from her home on slave ship and bought by the wealthy Wheatley family. She went on to be the first Black woman in America to publish a book of poetry.
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Her story encapsulates slavery, overcoming, observation, wondering about family, writing about race, the Revolutionary War, and tragedy.
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