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Title: Black Republican - April 15, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Black Republican (1865)
The editor discusses the right of suffrage and a recent government petition regarding this signed by five thousand African Americans.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Christian Recorder - August 17, 1854
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Christian Recorder (1852 - 1856)
The writer argues for the passage of temperance laws prohibiting the sale of intoxicating drink.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - August 19, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer relates a story of being refused a cup of tea at a temperance house. The proprietor of the house said that he didn't want to upset his customers and so he refused to serve the editor of this paper. The writer expresses his opinion of this refusal and included a letter from Thomas Van Rensselaer expressing a similar point of view.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - August 29, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reports on the state convention being held in Albany.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - December 25, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer provides a brief overview of recent Temperance meetings.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - June 12, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Now that the convention in Albany is over, the writer asks what next. The convention demonstrated what can be accomplished when African Americans pull together for a cause. He suggests another convention may be needed to continue the work towards freedom.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - June 19, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer alerts his readers to another convention to be held to continue the work sparked by the previous one. Only by working together and by reinforcing this union can African Americans succeed in their quest for freedom.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - May 2, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor explains the reasons for the negative stance that the Colored American is taking on immigration to Trinidad, Guiana, and the British West Indies.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Colored American - May 20, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer recommends that the subject of temperance be included in upcoming conventions held by the Methodist Church. He went on to express his beliefs in the benefits of a life devoted to the abstinance of alcoholic drinks.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - May 20, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his view that a commitment to temperance and punctual attendance at meetings devoted to this cause promotes the idea that African Americans are industrious, pious and moral people. He believes that presenting a moral and industrious image helps to counter the stereotyping that prejudice promotes.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - May 27, 1837
Speaker or author: Sears, Robert
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer shares a conversation he had with an advocate of colonization who justified his belief that colonization was the only solution to the "problem" of slavery. The Colonizationist believed the Abolitionists were disturbing the "happy union" with their efforts, and that colonization posed to the only hope for the peace and happiness of all concerned.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - November 16, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer asks that the New York State Legislature amend the state's Consitution to eliminate the restrictions on African American voters.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 12, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reports on the state convention recently held in Albany, New York. He plays special attention to the views of those who were against holding this convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 18, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer urges his readers to take action and petition the government for suffrage rights.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - September 19, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
A brief overview of a politically focused convention held in Ohio. One of the topics covered was the link between slavery and politics.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - September 19, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reports on a recent State Temperance and Moral Reform Society convention he attended. Included is a brief description of his travel experience aboard a steamboat that took him to the convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 22, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses the injustices of prejudice that have been adopted not only by society in general but the Church in particular. He describes the way African Americans are treated when they attempt to attend church services with their white brethren.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 25, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer informs his readers that the scheduled date for the Connecticut State Temperance Convention has been changed.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - August 25, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer gives detailed commentary on a recent political convention.
Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns)
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Title: Elevator - July 28, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer accuses several California and Nevada newspapers of traitorous reporting in their views regarding the rights of African Americans.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - February 9, 1855
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer describes the current status of the negotiations with Spain as the U.S. attempts to obtain Cuba. The issue of slavery is playing a major role in this.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - June 23, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer discusses the current crisis in the push to purchase Cuba from Spain. He believes the country is on the verge of war with Spain over this effort.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Impartial Citizen - July 11, 1849
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer gives a brief overview of a recent state convention.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Impartial Citizen - September 19, 1849
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer gives a brief overview of speeches delivered during a recent convention.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate - April 7, 1842
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate (1842 - 18??)
The writer offers commentary on the current trend towards abstinence of drinking alcohol and aligning with the ideas of the Temperance movement among African Americans.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page