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Title: Colored American - July 7, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer informs his readers that the newspaper's intention is to do good in the community and to assist an oppressed segment of society. If any editorial has offended anyone or created any ill-will, he apologizes for it.
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Title: Colored American - June 30, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer responds to a statement made by "one high in authority in a nearby city" saying that seating African Americans with white church attendees will evoke public outrage. The writer assures this authority that African Americans "take no special pleasure" in mixing with white society, but he can see no reason not to do so in a place where all human beings are equal in the eyes of God.
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Title: Colored American - May 6, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his view that the Church by its silent acceptance of slavery is sending a message of implied approval to its congregations. The power of the Church provided through this implied approval is a way for society to morally justify the continuation of slavery.
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Title: Colored American - November 18, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer urges his readers to remain calm after the Whig political victory. The upset of the Republican party will not necessarily result in dire consequences for African Americans in the state of New York.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page