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Subtitle: Story of Another Returned Emigrant from Hayti.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 5, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer shares stories from some African Americans who have immigrated to Hayti only to find life there difficult, unhealthy, and dangerous.

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

Subtitle: Failure of a Ruse.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 29, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

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

Although immigration to Hayti had been touted as a solution to the problem of what to do with former slaves, fewer and fewer African Americans are actually taking advantage of this option. The reality of this idea seems to have failed to live up to expectations.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

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

Subtitle: Who Made Thee a Prince and Judge?

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 5, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer discusses the prevalent racial prejudice in the country. While he believes slavery can be abolished, he views prejudice as something that will always be a part of the U. S. social structure.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

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