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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>If Gambians ever heard her name, Phillis Wheatley would be remembered as one of their own. This remarkable woman, born in present-day Gambia, overcame unimaginable odds to become one of the most celebrated poets and writers of her time. Her life story is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and her work continues to inspire and uplift people all over the world. Phillis was a Fulani girl, the daughter of a herbalist and peasant, and she was sold into slavery at a young age. Despite the horrors of captivity, she never lost her love for language and learning. She taught herself to read and write in English, and she became an accomplished writer and thinker.<\/b><\/p>\n

Phillis Wheatley\u2019s life story is a testament to the enduring spirit of resilience and the boundless potential of the human mind. Born in West Africa, present-day Gambia, in 1753, Phillis just like Kunta Kinteh was captured and sold into slavery. She was born into the Torodbe clan and spoke Pulaar before her capture and enslavement. Her grandparents hailed from Bundu and were Jallows. At a tender age, Phillis who was named after the voyage ship that took her to the Americas, was taken to the \u2018New World\u2019 to never return to her homeland.<\/p>\n

Her unique background and heritage made her stand out in a sea of enslaved Africans, and it was not long before she attracted the attention of her owners, John and Susanna Wheatley. They quickly discovered her incredible intellect and love for learning, and they began to educate her in earnest.<\/p>\n

One of her most famous poems was \u201cOn Being Brought from the land of Gambia to America,\u201d in which she celebrated the beauty of her homeland and lamented the cruelty of slavery. She wrote,<\/p>\n

_\u201dRemember, Christians, Negros, black as Cain,\/<\/p>\n

May be refin\u2019d, and join th\u2019 angelic train<\/p>\n

_Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land\u2019\u2019_.<\/p>\n

Her work was celebrated in her time, and she was recognized as one of the most important literary figures of the day. Phillis was a quick learner, and she soon became fluent in English. She was also an avid reader and devoured every book she could get her hands on. Incredibly, she began writing poetry at the age of 13, and her work soon attracted the attention of the Boston elite. Her first published poem, \u201cOn Messrs. Hussey and Coffin,\u201d appeared in a local newspaper in 1767, and her work continued to be published throughout her life.<\/p>\n

Despite her success as a writer, Phillis was never fully accepted by the Boston elite. She was a Black woman in a world dominated by white men, and her status as an enslaved person further compounded her marginalization. However, she refused to be silenced, and she continued to write and publish, becoming one of the most celebrated poets of her time.<\/p>\n

Phillis Wheatley\u2019s literary prowess earned her the recognition of influential figures such as George Washington, who praised her work and invited her to meet with him at his headquarters in Cambridge in 1776. Wheatley presented Washington with a poem that honoured him and his leadership during the Revolutionary War. This encounter cemented Wheatley\u2019s status as a respected writer and earned her a place in American history.<\/p>\n

Phillis\u2019 work often dealt with themes of freedom and the beauty of her homeland. In her poem, \u201cOn Being Brought from Africa to America,\u201d she wrote, \u201cSome view our sable race with scornful eye, \/ \u201cTheir colour is a diabolic die.\u201d \/ Remember, Christians, Negros, black as Cain, \/May be refin\u2019d, and join th\u2019 angelic train.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phillis\u2019 unique background as a Fulani woman and her Gambian heritage also shone through in her work. She was deeply connected to her homeland and her people, and her poetry was infused with a deep love and respect for her African roots.<\/p>\n

Phillis Wheatley\u2019s life and work continue to inspire and uplift people all over the world. Her legacy is a testament to the resilience and strength of Black people, and her work is a reminder that greatness knows no bounds. Her story is one of triumph over adversity, and her poetry is a testament to the power of the human spirit.<\/p>\n

After her death, Wheatley was buried in an unmarked grave, but in 1838 a group of abolitionists raised funds to create a memorial for her in the Granary Burying Ground in Boston, where she was buried. The memorial recognizes Wheatley\u2019s remarkable achievements and serves as a reminder of the contributions of Black women to American literature and history. Her life and legacy are a reminder that greatness can come from the most unexpected places, and that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.<\/p>\n

The story of Phillis Wheatley is also a poignant reminder of the cruelty of slavery and its devastating impact on African families and communities. A young girl torn from her homeland, forced to endure the horrors of the Middle Passage, and sold into slavery in a foreign land, Wheatley\u2019s story is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit. Her life is a reminder that our destiny is often shaped by forces beyond our control, and that the evil of slavery continues to reverberate through the generations.<\/p>\n

The pain and suffering inflicted on Wheatley and countless others is a tragedy that can bring tears to the eyes of even the most stoic of observers. But in Wheatley\u2019s case, her remarkable talent and indomitable spirit allowed her to rise above the horrors of slavery and leave an enduring legacy as a writer and a symbol of hope and inspiration for generations to come.<\/p>\n

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