Our Nig, or, Sketches from the Life of a Free Black, In A Two-Story White House

Published in 1859, 'Our Nig' by Harriet E. Wilson is a groundbreaking novel that tells the story of Frado, a free Black girl abandoned by her white mother and raised in a hostile environment by the Bellmont family. The narrative highlights the struggles and injustices faced by free Black individuals in pre-Civil War America, showcasing Frado's resilience and dignity amidst adversity. This work is notable for being one of the first novels published by an African American woman, shedding light on the complexities of race and identity during a tumultuous period in American history.