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Subtitle: Friday, July 27. What Can We Do?

Title: Colored American - July 28, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer urges his readers to pray for those who are suffering under the scourge of prejudice and racial violence. He also urges them to pray for those who commit such violent acts upon their fellow human beings.

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

Subtitle: The Fourth of July, 1863.

Title: Pacific Appeal - July 4, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer reflects on the years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He includes an excerpt from the Scholar's Manual which provides insight into the drafting of this important document. He notes that African American men fought in 1776 to secure the freedom this document represents, but it's only now that they can truly celebrate their own freedom.

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

Subtitle: The Fourth of July Topic Again.

Title: Pacific Appeal - June 13, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1863 - 188?)

The writer comments on the exchange talking place in California newspapers regarding the question of whether African Americans should be allowed to celebrate the Fourth of July. He includes a list of suggested activities to commemorate the day.

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

Subtitle: The Ensuing Fourth of July.

Title: Pacific Appeal - June 27, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

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

Within the short period of time since the Emancipation Proclamation, the country has altered its national focus from an attitude of pro-slavery to an extreme anti-slavery stance. This Independence Day, the African American population will celebrate their own freedom along with the rest of the country.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Ought the American Colored People of this Coast to Celebrate the Ensuing Fourth of July?

Title: Pacific Appeal - May 2, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer addresses the question of whether African Americans should celebrate the July 4th holiday since it doesn't really mark their freedom like it does for white Americans. He suggests that from now on the celebration of the emancipation of the British West Indies (usually celebrated on August 1st) be celebrated on July 4th. This way, the Fourth of July could truly be a national holiday giving all Americans a way to celebrate freedom.

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

Subtitle: Palladium of Liberty. Columbus, Wednesday, July 17th. "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created free and equal."

Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 17, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer comments on a recent speech delivered by George McDuffie emphasizing the deterioration of life in the southern states. In this, McDuffie seems to pit the economic conditions of the Northern and Southern states against each other.

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

Subtitle: The Twenty-fourth of May.

Title: Provincial Freeman - May 17, 1857

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The writer calls upon his readers to celebrate the upcoming birthday of the Queen of England. Remembering this day celebrates the freedom that England grants all who dwell on British soil.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

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