What was one central idea that henry louis gates expresses in his piece "mister jefferson and the trials of phillis wheatley"?

One of the central idea that Henry Louis Gates expresses in his piece "mister jefferson and the Trials of Phillis Wheatley" is Racial discrimination.
Wheatley was mainly criticized because of her Race, not the quality of the works that she's done

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He has become more humble and patient in battle. i think is you and my answers : )