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Subtitle: Should Black Men be Prejudice Against White Men?

Title: Anglo-African - August 26, 1865

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer tells his readers that while the white portion of the population is prejudiced against the black portion, the black portion feels no prejudice against the white. He emphasizes that what African Americans feel towards their white counterparts is actually a lack of trust and not prejudice.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Prejudice in the Church. No. III.

Title: Colored American - April 1, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer stresses that the Church is encouraging the continuation of slavery by its implied approval of the system.

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

Subtitle: Prejudice in the Church. No. IV.

Title: Colored American - April 15, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer offers an anecdote of his recent experience with prejudice in the Church.

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

Subtitle: Increase of Prejudice.

Title: Colored American - June 2, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer tells his readers that those opposed to the work of abolitionists have accused them of increasing prejudice. He believes the only change that may be influencing prejudice is that the rights provided to African Americans in the past as "favors" are now demanded by them as part of their civil rights as members of a free society. The shift in perspective is proving difficult for some white citizens to make.

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

Subtitle: Hints About Prejudice.

Title: Colored American - June 9, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer marks the distinction between prejudice based on skin color and opposition to slavery. A person may be opposed to slavery, yet prejudiced towards the slave him/herself. The editor emphasizes that while ending slavery is a rational action, the true battle here is the battle against prejudice.

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

Subtitle: Prejudice in the Church.

Title: Colored American - March 11, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer notes the irony of the prejudice evident among white Christian ministers towards the black members of their congregations. This prejudice encourages a pronounced separation between white and black churches. This type of prejudice influences the delay in the abolition of slavery and subtly encouraged its continuation.

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

Subtitle: A Word to the Powers that Be in this State.

Title: Colored American - November 16, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer asks that the New York State Legislature amend the state's Consitution to eliminate the restrictions on African American voters.

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

Subtitle: A word to busy Philanthropists.

Title: Colored American - October 20, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer suggests that those in favor of colonization who believe that African Americans are doomed to a state of lower-caste misery in the U.S. should take a good look at the progress being made in Canada among those who have immigrated there.

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

Subtitle: Prejudice in the Church.

Title: Colored American - October 7, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer counters the implied condoning of prejudice in the Church by emphasizing the ways in which it goes against the teachings of Christianity.

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

Subtitle: Prejudice.

Title: Colored American - September 26, 1840

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer addresses the issues of racial prejudice. He tells his readers that this is a learned behavior based on class and that it basically goes against human nature.

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

Subtitle: A word on Prejudice against color.

Title: Colored American - September 29, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The editor notes that prejudice against skin color is often the last vestige of white people who are so poor in position, economy, and intellect that they have nothing except the color of their skin to offer them value in the social world.

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

Subtitle: Increase of Prejudice.

Title: Colored American - September 9, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer traces the changes in racial prejudice over the previous ten years, and denies the popular belief that prejudice has increased due to the efforts of abolitionists.

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

Subtitle: Condition of People of Color.

Title: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate - February 10, 1842

Speaker or author: M.

Newspaper or publication: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate (1842 - 18??)

The writer offers commentary on the current condition of African Americans. He notes an improvement in literacy, morality, and general well-being.

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

Subtitle: The Vincibility of Prejudice.

Title: Pacific Appeal - April 26, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The writer continues his commentary on the causes of racial prejudice. He notes that the Jews overcame prejudice through education and acquiring wealth. He views this as a way for African Americans to also overcome the racial prejudice they are living with now.

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

Subtitle: A Word in Relation to the Celebration of January 1st, 1864.

Title: Pacific Appeal - December 26, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor emphasizes promptness for all those who plan to participate in the upcoming January 1st celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: A Word in Time.

Title: Pacific Appeal - January 30, 1864

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The editor tells his readers about a letter he received from an African American man describing how he was charged with crimes he didn't commit when returning to his home state after a short trip away. The editor reminds his readers that this newspaper is not a vehicle for abuse, slander or published charges against others.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Prejudice.

Title: Pacific Appeal - March 14, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The writer relates a story of two African American women who were ordered off a public train by the driver because of their race.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Prejudice.

Title: Pacific Appeal - November 15, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The writer offers an article published in another newspaper as an example of the way fear, hatred and prejudice are spreading through New York as the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation draws near. The article relates stories of lustful crimes and violence already taking place that the city expects will increase with the official end of slavery.

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

Subtitle: Prejudice.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - August 21, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

The writer comments on the effects of racial prejudice in current society.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: A Word About, and to Emigrationists.

Title: Provincial Freeman - April 15, 1854

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer shares a portion of a published opinion by John Mitchell on the idea of immigration for people of African descent currently living in Canada and the U.S.

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

Subtitle: A Word of Friendly Counsel.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 9, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer warns his readers to beware of unscrupulous men who, under the guise of capturing fugitive slaves (per the Fugitive Slave Law), are kidnapping free people of African descent and selling them into slavery in the U.S. slave states.

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

Subtitle: Prejudice Against Color in Canada.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 26, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer responds to a note sent to another newspaper by a Member of Parliament asking to discontinue his subscription on the grounds that this newspaper advocated the establishment of "colored settlements" in Canada.

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

Subtitle: Prejudice.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 15, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer comments on an incident described in another newspaper that implies that men of African descent were attacking local citizens. He corrects this story and notes how easily racial prejudice is spread through biased newspaper reporting.

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

Subtitle: Color-Phobia in Canada.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - May 21, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer tells his readers that racial prejudice knows no limitation. Like a disease, it infects both young and old alike from the top government officials to the respected representatives of Christian churches. It is encouraged and nurtured by laws, parenting, and sermons.

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

Subtitle: Prejudice against the Refugees in Canada.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 7, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer responds to a letter published in another newspaper maligning the refugees of slavery who are now living in Canada. The unsigned letter is not only prejudicial and condescending, but also offensive in that it accuses black men of preferring white women over black women.

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

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