查里塔 · 加恩: 菲利斯 · 惠特莉如何引起了全世界的注意

菲利斯 · 惠特莉如何引起了全世界的注意

在 1775 年, 喬治·華盛頓將軍收到了一首來自殖民時期美國最為著名的作家之一的詩。 它字里行間讚美了迅速發酵的革命， 並祈求新國家的女神能夠眷顧華盛頓將軍。 但是這首自由的頌歌不是什麽冷漠的貴族崇拜者寫的。它的作者是一位被奴役十幾年了的年輕黑人女人。查里塔 · 加恩講述了菲利斯 · 惠特莉的詩作
 [ Gavin Edwards, Movult 編導，Christina Greer口述, Stephen LaRosa音樂].

Phillis Wheatley, once enslaved, became the first African-American woman to publish a book of poetry in 1773. Her eloquent verses reached audiences across the Atlantic and even landed in the hands of General George Washington. Despite facing harsh critics and being denied the chance to share her full life story, Wheatley’s work offered subtle resistance and enduring insight. Although her personal history was largely lost, her poetry continues to inspire and illuminate the struggles and spirit of her era.