Amanda Gorman Instagram – The first African-American author of a published book of poetry, Phillis Wheatley is one of the most famous names in early American history. But today, her virtuosity as a poet can, at times, be obscured by the importance of her having published at all. On #PBS this month, I joined @poetryinamerica host Elisa New, historian @henrylouisgates, and my fellow Presidential Inaugural poet @poetrichardblanco to read two of Wheatley’s poems for public occasions. Tune in to learn about #PhillisWheatley, in her own words. Stream the Poetry in America season premiere for free at https://bit.ly/4a8RKWs, or watch it on @worldchannel Saturday, 4/27 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT. Check your local PBS listings for more ways to watch! #nationalpoetrymonth