Phillis Wheatley: A Voice of Freedom and Humanity Phillis Wheatley, born into slavery in Boston in 1753, rose to become one of the most celebrated poets of her time. Her life story is a testament to the power of the human spirit, transcending the constraints of her circumstances to express profound truths about freedom, humanity, … Continue reading Phillis Wheatley: The Enslaved Poet Who Captured the World’s Attention More