Reading and Teaching Phillis Wheatley Peters in Boston

The goal of this essay, composed by educators from three different university and community organizations in Boston, is to share an overview of one community reading and engagement experience with the work of Phillis Wheatley Peters. In addition, it aims to provide a possible model for similarly collaborative community and higher education partnerships generally, as well as specific engagements with Phillis Wheatley Peters. And finally, we hope to highlight the powerful value of art to facilitate the inclusion of all diverse voices as part of our efforts to combat racist ignorance and create a more truly democratic society.