Education at Watkins Academy
Poet involved
What happened
Frances E. W. Harper attended the Watkins Academy for Negro Youth, founded by her uncle in Baltimore, Maryland. This institution provided her with an exceptional education, uncommon for Black girls of her time, covering subjects such as languages, mathematics, and rhetoric. The academy's emphasis on intellectual growth and moral responsibility greatly influenced her literary voice.
Literary impact
The rigorous education Harper received at the Watkins Academy laid the groundwork for her literary career. It not only equipped her with the skills necessary for writing but also instilled a sense of purpose and responsibility to advocate for social justice, which became a hallmark of her poetry.
Source: Wikipedia
