Honoring Phillis Wheatley’s Legacy and the Fight for Black Maternal Health
In the heart of American literature stands Phillis Wheatley, a beacon of resilience and intellect whose life illuminates both the triumphs and tragedies of Black women throughout history. Born in West Africa and enslaved in colonial America, Wheatley defied the odds to become the first published Black woman poet in the United States. Her journey,…