First black American to publish a book
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Phillis Wheatley was the first African-American Poetess. She was also the second African-American to get her book published under her name. This gained her freedom from slavery.
Phyllis Wheatley had to overcome many struggles and hurdles in order to become famous. She was born as a slave and was forced to face many who looked down on her and her poems as a result of her skin color.
Phyllis Wheatley, a brilliant young African slave in Boston, wrote Columbia. and Columbia was a popular illustration in newspapers and magazines of the time.
Phylis Wheatley did not have a family she was bought by the Wheatley family
Nathaniel Wheatley was like a brother to Phillis Wheatley. He taught her how to read,write,and speak English. He helped Phillis Wheatley become a famous African American poetess. He taught her Greek,and Latin.He is the son to John and Susanna Wheatley