Episode 627 Show Notes- Poet Phillis Wheatley: From Slavery to Revolutionary Voice of Liberty
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Episode Description
In this episode of The P.A.S. Report’s America’s Founding Series, Professor Giordano spotlights Phillis Wheatley, the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry and one of the most overlooked voices of the American Revolution. Enslaved and educated in Boston, Wheatley used her pen to champion the spirit of liberty and call out the contradictions with slavery. Her powerful poem to General George Washington not only earned his respect but may have helped shift his views on Black participation in the war. Learn how Wheatley’s words influenced the founding fathers, inspired Thomas Paine to publish her work, and became a rallying cry for freedom during America’s fight for independence.
Episode Highlights:
- How Phillis Wheatley’s poetry reached and influenced George Washington during the height of the Revolutionary War
- The remarkable meeting between Wheatley and Benjamin Franklin in London
- Why Wheatley’s legacy challenges current narratives about race, liberty, and the American founding
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Show Notes- Poet Phillis Wheatley: From Slavery to Revolutionary Voice of Liberty
02:24 Phyllis Wheatley from Slave to Poet
06:32 Wheatley Publishes Her Book and Sits Down with Benjamin Franklin
12:28 Wheatley’s Impact on George Washington and the Revolution
17:24 Legacy of Phyllis Wheatley
Takeaways
- Phillis Wheatley was torn from her home at a young age.
- She was educated by Susanna Wheatley, defying societal norms.
- Phillis Wheatley became a poet, and her poetry reflected revolutionary ideals of liberty and justice.
- Her first book was published in London in 1773.
- She met Benjamin Franklin, who recognized her literary talent.
- Wheatley wrote a poem to George Washington, celebrating the patriot cause.
- Washington acknowledged her intellect and patriotism in his response.
- Her meeting with Washington marked a turning point in his views on slavery.
- Wheatley’s work influenced other revolutionary figures like Thomas Paine.
- She remains a significant voice for freedom and equality in American history.
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