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Hang a Thousand Trees

on BBC Radio 2

with Ribbons: the Story of Phillis Wheatley
2/4. Sophie Okonedo continues Ann Rinaidi 's story of Phillis Wheatley , who in 1761 was sold to a Boston family and became the first African-American woman to have a work of poetry published. Abridged by Amanda Hancox
The March issue of BBC History Magazine, out now, features a slavery abolition special

Contributors

Unknown:
Phillis Wheatley
Unknown:
Sophie Okonedo
Unknown:
Ann Rinaidi
Unknown:
Phillis Wheatley
Abridged By:
Amanda Hancox

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