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Subtitle: The Aliened American.

Title: Aliened American - April 9, 1853

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Aliened American (1853 - 1877)

The editor announces with this the first issue of the Aliened American newspaper its mission statement; community goals; and the names of contributing writers and supporters.

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

Title: Charles Lenox Remond

Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873

Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard

Brief speech delivered at the Cazenovia Anti-Slavery Convention stressing the political and moral aspects of the Liberty party and the Anti-Slavery Society.

Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 205 word document (text and image)

Subtitle: A Reading Room.

Title: Colored American - February 10, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The editor announces that the newspaper is considering establishing a reading room for the community. This space would provide a common place for learning, encourage intellectual support, and discourage idleness and vice.

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

Subtitle: Take care of Number One!

Title: Colored American - January 27, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer encourages his readers to help each other and the community of African Americans rather than concentrating on selfish gain. By working together for the common good, the African American community is more likely to succeed and the poorest among them more likely to survive.

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

Subtitle: Our Wish is to do Good.

Title: Colored American - July 7, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer informs his readers that the newspaper's intention is to do good in the community and to assist an oppressed segment of society. If any editorial has offended anyone or created any ill-will, he apologizes for it.

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

Subtitle: What Are We Doing?

Title: Colored American - July, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer is alarmed by the fall in attendance rates of African American children in public schools. He places blame with parents and the Church for not encouraging stricter attendance. He emphasizes the importance of education for African American children.

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

Subtitle: Loss of Time and waste of Money.

Title: Colored American - June 10, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer comments on the prejudice so prevelent in public transportation. The emphasis in the country is on the luxury of travel, yet this one simple pleasure is denied to African Americans who must deal with the cruelties of a prejudicial system.

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

Subtitle: Public opinion outraged.

Title: Colored American - June 30, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer responds to a statement made by "one high in authority in a nearby city" saying that seating African Americans with white church attendees will evoke public outrage. The writer assures this authority that African Americans "take no special pleasure" in mixing with white society, but he can see no reason not to do so in a place where all human beings are equal in the eyes of God.

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

Subtitle: Pittsburgh Temperance Society.

Title: Colored American - May 20, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer expresses his view that a commitment to temperance and punctual attendance at meetings devoted to this cause promotes the idea that African Americans are industrious, pious and moral people. He believes that presenting a moral and industrious image helps to counter the stereotyping that prejudice promotes.

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

Subtitle: Our Claims on the Church.

Title: Colored American - May 6, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer expresses his view that the Church by its silent acceptance of slavery is sending a message of implied approval to its congregations. The power of the Church provided through this implied approval is a way for society to morally justify the continuation of slavery.

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

Subtitle: Political Revolution.

Title: Colored American - November 18, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer urges his readers to remain calm after the Whig political victory. The upset of the Republican party will not necessarily result in dire consequences for African Americans in the state of New York.

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

Subtitle: A Chapter of Evils.

Title: Colored American - September 1, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer urges his readers to rethink their choices of occupation and to focus on improvement. This means to work hard and avoid immoral ways of earning a living. To conquer prejudice and destroy stereotyping, the individual must concentrate on improving his/her public image.

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

Subtitle: A Trip to the East.

Title: Colored American - September 4, 1841

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The editor describes his experiences with racial prejudice on public transportation while traveling to Massachusetts.

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

Subtitle: The Right Men in the Right Places.

Title: Elevator - June 30, 1865

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)

The writer announces the appointment of Reverend W. D. Simonds as principal of the Colored Public School.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Title: Lewis Clarke

Speaker or author: Clarke, Lewis Garrard, 1812-1897

Newspaper or publication: Signal of Liberty

Narrative about one man's experience as a slave in Kentucky.

Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,511 word document (text and images)

Subtitle: Convention.

Title: National Reformer - February, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: National Reformer (1838 - 1839)

The writer announces that a national convention will be held in Philadelphia. He expressed his thoughts on the prospect of this convention.

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

Subtitle: Our Second Volume.

Title: Pacific Appeal - April 4, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

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

The editor announces the beginning of the second year of publication of the newspaper. He thanks his readers, stresses the benefits of the newspaper, and urges continued patronage.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The Want of Subordination Among Us.

Title: Pacific Appeal - December 5, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer urges cooperation among those leaders within the race. He emphasizes that petty fighting and a lack of agreement among prominent African American leaders will work against the elevation of the entire race. He urges all African Americans to work together to end prejudice, slavery, and ignorance.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Not so Insignificant.

Title: Pacific Appeal - February 13, 1864

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer re-visits the topic of the current economic problems of the city railroad companies. He emphasizes that by excluding African Americans from utilizing this form of public transportation, these companies are creating their own financial problems.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: The City Railroad Companies before the Legislature.

Title: Pacific Appeal - January 30, 1864

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer comments on the economic problems the public railway system is experiencing. Since African Americans make up the majority of people who use public transportation, these companies are suffering from loss of revenue when they deny seats to this segment of the population. The writer encourages a boycott if these prejudicial incidents continue.

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

Title: Pacific Appeal - May 10, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer shares with his readers a petition submitted to the local government in Philadelphia asking that the ban on African American passengers on public transportation be lifted.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Litigation.

Title: Pacific Appeal - November 21, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer provides commentary on a legal suit brought against the Omnibus Railroad Company by an African American woman who was refused to a seat because of her race. She won the case; and the writer encourages others to take this type of action in similar situations.

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

Subtitle: Stage.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 3, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer questions the stated policy of stage coach companies that claim to allow African American passengers if their white passengers don't mind. He notes a recent incidence when an African American man was asked to leave the coach when none of the other passengers complained.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Editors are Slaves.

Title: Palladium of Liberty - November 13, 1844

Speaker or author: editor

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

The editor answers those who have criticized the newspaper for publishing resolutions given at an unannounced public meeting.

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

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