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Title: Colored American - May 6, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer stresses that in order for African Americans to be accepted as vital and useful members of society, they must present an industrious, moral, and educated image to the community. This involves shaking off old habits, and adopting new goals toward improvement both mentally and physically.

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

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: Church; Civil rights; deportment; education; Egypt; elevation; employment; habits; industry; law; morality; prejudice; society; work

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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