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Subtitle: The Anglo African.

Title: Elevator - September 15, 1865

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)

The writer commends the Anglo African newspaper and its staff, but condemns the paper's practice of running advertisements from men looking for wives.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: The Influence of Early Education.

Title: National Reformer - February, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: National Reformer (1838 - 1839)

The writer expresses his thoughts on a recent book titled The History of the New York African Free School written by one of the school's professors. He notes that emphasis placed on the idea that black Americans are "descendents of Africa" and should therefore be pitied just encourages the caste system that is at the root of national prejudice. African Americans are American first and foremost; this is their country and they are Americans regardless of the color of their skin. Making this distinction encourages separation in a situation that is only remedied by unity.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: Passing--for Colored.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - November 2, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer points out instances where white people are attempting to "pass for colored." He views this as an indication of the end of prejudice. As it becomes more popular to adopt the culture of African Americans, the writer sees a time when no distinction of race will be evident in America.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

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