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  • Phyllis Wheatly, an African Poet in America

    Phyllis Wheatly, an African Poet in America

    Brought over to America from the Gambia, in 1760, Phyllis Wheatly was the first black poetess in America. She achieved minimal fame during her lifetime and died a seemingly untimely death.

    May 19th, 2009 at 04:15am