Saturday, October 17, 1711: On this day, three hundred and fifteen years ago, “America’s first published Black poet was born into slavery, probably at Long Island, New York. He learned to read, and as a trusted servant was allowed to use his master’s library. On December 25, 1760, Jupiter Hammon, then 49, published the 88-line broadside poem ‘An Evening…
Today in Johnson City History, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Capt. Lyle’s death and more
