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Remembering an exchange between George Washington and the poet Phillis Wheatley.

Phillis Wheatley stands as a trailblazer, defying the odds to become the first African-American woman to publish a book of poetry.

2023 marks the 250th anniversary of Phillis Wheatley's "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral," the first book of poetry published by an enslaved poet and only the third by an American woman.

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As the landscape of American poetry continues to evolve, African American poets remain at the forefront, pushing boundaries and introducing new themes, forms, and perspectives. The richness of this literary tradition is rooted in its diversity of voices, each speaking to different facets of the African American experience. The contributions of these poets—alongside countless others—ensure that this tradition will continue to flourish, resonate, and inspire. In answering the question of who the best African American poet is, perhaps it's more apt to say that each poet, in their unique ...