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Born in West Africa, at only seven, she was sold into slavery in Boston. Yet she became America's first Black female published poet (George Washington was an admirer). Much of her work has been put to music.

Can you name this revered poet from American history? #WomensHistoryMonth #Poetry #music
11:18 AM - Mar 09, 2023
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Candaca Okun
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Who is Phillys Wheatley?
11:50 AM - Mar 09, 2023
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AssiduousRabbit
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Phyllis Wheatley
11:38 AM - Mar 09, 2023
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MT Nester
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Phyllis Wheatley. Love her story although her writing is problematic. I do hate how they use her as "evidence" that not all slavery was bad.
11:27 AM - Mar 09, 2023
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In response to MT Nester.
Yes, she was a product of her times and limited circumstances. But her achievements are still remarkable given what she had to have gone through.
11:31 AM - Mar 09, 2023
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Andrea Billingsley
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Phyllis Wheatly
11:21 AM - Mar 09, 2023
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Black Music Project
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That was fast! Yes, you are 100% correct, it is the incredible Phillis Wheatley.
11:22 AM - Mar 09, 2023
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