Have you ever found comfort in a familiar brew and the nostalgia it brings? Join us for a cozy evening where Kate and Bradley indulge in our go-to drinks—Modelo for Kate, and a Summer Shandy for Bradley—while reminiscing about the quirky world of high school yearbooks and the elusive perfect senior quote. Our light-hearted chat meanders through laughter, a bit of leg-slapping fun, and the shared joy of reconnecting with the simple pleasures of life.

Journey with us back to the 18th century as we recount the extraordinary life of Phillis Wheatley, America's first African-American published poet. We explore her remarkable resilience and prowess, from her early years in the Wheatley household to her bold literary advances that captured the attention of figures like George Washington. Through her story, we touch on the societal barriers she faced and her enduring legacy, shedding light on the racial prejudices that shadowed her incredible talents.

As we unravel Wheatley's interactions with notable contemporaries such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, we ponder the contrast between her eloquent, formal exchanges and today’s casual digital communications. We also reflect on her personal life, including her marriage to John Peters and the challenges they faced together. This episode is a heartfelt tribute to Wheatley's legacy and an invitation to appreciate the courage and brilliance of those who paved the way despite the odds.


The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley by David Waldstreicher

https://amzn.to/4go0iLD

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillis_Wheatley

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/phillis-wheatley

https://npg.si.edu/blog/phillis-wheatley-her-life-poetry-and-legacy

https://www.massmoments.org/moment-details/john-wheatley-purchases-a-slave-child.html

https://newporthistory.org/history-bytes-phillis-wheatleys-newport-mercury-connection/#:~:text=%E2%80%9COn%20Messrs.,Athenaeum%2C%20Newport%2C%20Rhode%20Island.

https://americansystemnow.com/phillis-wheatley-the-slave-girl-favored-by-the-muses/

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