in 1761,
Jupiter Hammon, born a slave in 1720, published "Salvation by Christ with Penitential Cries," the first known poetical work by a Black Person.
--courtesy, blackfacts.com
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2 comments:
I will be the first to admit that it really says something about a person's inner strength or belief when, after being born a slave, he somehow remains steadfast into the fact that Jesus Christ is indeed the savior of mankind.
I always heard that slaves weren't aloud to read anything, but the bible. Then again, I guess that is enough.
You got a point, Don. I forgot that slaves weren't allowed to know how to read. That's what makes it even more impressive, that during his history, he was able to compose poetry.
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