In this clip we dive into the evolution of Black Literature, including a discussion on poet Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. She influenced her fellow Black writers to expand the subjects of their work to include universal feelings, such as love, loss, aspiration, to showcase the Black experience beyond oppression by White people. Join us on October 4 for #MakingBlackAmericaPBS at 9/8c only on @pbs, and learn more about the series at pbs.org/makingblackamerica