Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley was the first Black American woman to publish a book of poetry, emerging from a life of enslavement after being sold from the Gambia. Her literary contributions in the 18th century challenged prevailing notions of race and slavery, establishing her as a key figure in American literature.
Born on May 08, 1753 (273 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 170,094 | $21,000,000 | 10,791$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 4,084 | $15,000 | 21$ |
| Suriname | 1 | 8.00 | 0.39% | +0% | 586,634 | 2,301 | $4,600 | 18$ |
| Totals | 3 | 334,550,452 | 176,479 | $21,019,600 | 10,830$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Suriname:
Phillis Wheatley is recognized as one of the first published African American female poets in the exhibition.
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Jamaica:
Phillis Wheatley published a poem that compared her enslavement to tyranny.
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United States:
The only figure, man or woman, not shown wearing identical American-flag blue is the poet Phillis Wheatley.
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Australia:
Phillis Wheatley was the first work of an African American female writer published in English.
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United Kingdom:
Phillis Wheatley was sold into slavery from the Gambia and became the first Black American woman and only the third American woman to publish a book of poetry.
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