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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. Explore From Home - Virtual Program

Wednesday, February 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 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 Program

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.

* Use this link to join our virtual program: SCLSNJ YouTube Channel

Her story encapsulates slavery, overcoming, observation, wondering about family, writing about race, the Revolutionary War, and tragedy.

At the conclusion of the program please feel free to take a brief online survey here:
https://www.projectoutcome.org/responses/52880

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

TAGS: | #blackhistorymonth |

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