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Jupiter Hammon (October 17, 1711 – c. 1806) [1] was an American writer who is known as a founder of African-American literature, as his poem published in 1761 in New York was the first by an African American man in North America. He subsequently published both poetry and prose.
Learn about Jupiter Hammon, the first published African American poet, who was born into slavery in 1711 and wrote religious and political works. Find out his biography, his works, and his legacy.
20. Nov. 2019 · Learn about the life and works of Jupiter Hammon, one of the earliest Black authors in North America, who wrote about slavery and freedom in 18th-century Long Island. Explore his biography, poetry, essays, and legacy at Joseph Lloyd Manor House, where he was born and lived.
Learn about Jupiter Hammon, the first African American poet to be published in the US. He wrote poems influenced by Christianity and the Great Awakening, and addressed abolitionist and Revolutionary War societies.
16. Feb. 2011 · Jupiter Hammon was a slave in Revolutionary-era New England who wrote poems and essays on Christian salvation and morality. He is believed to be the first published male African American poet and a leader of the African Society of New York City.
15. März 2012 · Jupiter Hammon was a Long Island-born African American poet and essayist who wrote the first oration by an African American to be published. In his address, he urges his fellow slaves to obey their masters, be humble, and seek God's grace.
This paper traces the migration of Jupiter Hammon and his family from West Africa to the West Indies and North America, and their journey from bondage to freedom and its consequences. It uses original documents, historical records, and local archives to reveal the kinship, resilience, and legacy of the Hammon family.
