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Speaker or author: no name

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer expresses his view that the best weapon against racial prejudice is to become more cultured, more educated, and more refined than those who are prejudiced against you. This can be accomplished through an energetic emphasis on literary, educational, and moral pursuits.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper page

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: cultivation; elevation; improvement; improvement; literary pursuits; society

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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