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Phillis Wheatley

Entertainer · Author 1753–1784

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About Phillis Wheatley

first African-American poet (1753–1784)

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Activism Desire Freedom Liberation Opportunity Oppression Rights

In their words

“Love of freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.”

““In every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.””