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TIL about Phyllis Wheatley. She was an enslaved woman, and a published poet. She sent Washington a poem, in which she advocated for the equality of all men, regardless of race. He wrote her back a... (www.excellence-in-literature.com)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/aim179 on 2025-02-16 22:17:17.

Original Title: TIL about Phyllis Wheatley. She was an enslaved woman, and a published poet. She sent Washington a poem, in which she advocated for the equality of all men, regardless of race. He wrote her back and extended an invitation to visit him.

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