Phillis Wheatley: Pioneering Black Poet
How We Became America: The Untold Story
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Phillis Wheatley, a young enslaved woman, became one of the most celebrated poets in the American colonies. Her writings on faith, slavery and freedom were published around the world and inspire audiences to this day. (Runtime 2:47)
This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program.
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