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Title: Colored American - December 30, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
When Mr. William Turpin died, he left a large sum with instructions that it be used for the "education and benefit of the colored people." This money was turned over to the Female Asylum for Colored Orphans. The writer believes this is a "mal-appropriation" of the funds and fears that the money will not be used as intended, even though he believes this is a worthy institution.
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Title: Colored American - July 1, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer relates the plight of the Phoenix School, which is about to close due to lack of funding. He tells his readers, however, that money has been left for the benefit of this school through the Will of a philanthropist. This money is now sitting in a bank and not being used as it was intended.
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Title: Colored American - July, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer is alarmed by the fall in attendance rates of African American children in public schools. He places blame with parents and the Church for not encouraging stricter attendance. He emphasizes the importance of education for African American children.
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Title: Colored American - September 30, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer stresses the importance of education, not only for children but for adults who grew up without this opportunity. Whether this education is gained from "Sabbath School," "Phoenix School," or a number of public schools set aside for African Americans, he urges them to take advantage of any means to gain education.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 8, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor responds to remarks made about him, the newspaper, and the cause of freedom in general by Thomas S. Sidney.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page