[Vision2020] On Being Brought from Africa to America

[Tom Hansen]

On Being Brought from Africa to America
by Phyllis Wheatley (1753-1784)

'Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land,
Taught my benighted soul to understand
That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too:
Once I redemption neither sought nor knew.

Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
"Their colour is a diabolic die."
Remember, Christians, Negros, black as Cain,
May be refin'd, and join th' angelic train.

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Born around 1753, Phillis Wheatley was the first black poet in America to publish a book.


http://www.tomandrodna.com/Photos/Phyllis_Wheatley.jpg

“The World is Black.  The world is White” by Three Dog Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDh0FiGfgtk

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Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .

"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)
http://www.MoscowCares.net

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

“A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met.”
- Roy E. Stolworthy
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