A special program of the Voices and Votes exhibition, this lecture, presented by historian David Waldstriecher, explores the poetry and public voices of two published Black poets of 18th-century America. Attend this FREE program in-person at the Cold Spring Harbor Library or via Zoom! Registration required.
New research into the life and writings of Mary Lloyd suggests that she and Phillis Wheatley played a more significant role in the social and intellectual world of Jupiter Hammon than previously acknowledged.
Jupiter Hammon and Phillis Wheatley were the only two enslaved writers in North America to publish works during the 18th century. Their poetry and prose reflected their deep Christian faiths and contributed to larger discussions about liberty and slavery on both sides of the Atlantic.