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Subtitle: "He Who Defends Freedom is Worthy of All Its Franchises."

Title: Anglo-African - November 11, 1865

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African (1863 - 1865)

Brief note announcing a celebration to honor African Americans who fought in the Civil War.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Worthy of Consideration.

Title: Colored American - March 25, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

Brief commentary on the part the Church is playing in the continuation of slavery. Through sermons and implied approval of the system, the Church has had a powerful influence on the social acceptance of slavery.

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

Subtitle: The Worthy Dead.

Title: Colored American - October 24, 1840

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer shares with his readers a brief eulogy for four men of note who recently died.

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

Subtitle: Worthy of Imitation.

Title: Weekly Advocate - February 18, 1837

Speaker or author: Bell, Philip A.

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)

The editor responds to a letter of praise from William S. Jennings. Mr. Jennings complimented the newspaper and its work towards providing information and knowledge to African Americans. He also contributed to these efforts by finding new subscribers for the newspaper.

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

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