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Speaker or author: Allen, William G., fl. 1849-1853
Newspaper or publication: Leeds Mercury
Speech given before an English audience regarding the inhumanity and abuses of slavery in America. The speaker noted that he felt no prejudice in England, but gave examples of how his life is affected by prejudice in the U.S. (Includes MP3 audio file.)
Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,982 word document (text and images)
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Speaker or author: Allen, William G., fl. 1849-1853
Newspaper or publication: Leeds Mercury
Speech given before an English audience regarding the abuses suffered by African Americans due to racial prejudice. The speaker noted that while he loved his country, he couldn't deny the fact of America's inhumanity regarding racial discrimination. (Includes MP3 audio file.)
Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,555 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Allen, William G., fl. 1849-1853
Newspaper or publication: Belfast Newsletter
Overview of speech presented at the Belfast Ladies' Association meeting arguing the speaker's belief that art, culture and religion had their origins in Africa. (Includes MP3 audio file.)
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 199 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Allen, William G., fl. 1849-1853
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper
Lengthy speech describing the various attributes and skills of a great orator, and the benefits of the freedom of public speaking in the U.S. The speaker believes oratory to be the greatest art of expression in a free country.
Description of file(s): PDF 36 page, 8,718 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Allen, William G., fl. 1849-1853
Newspaper or publication: Leeds Times
The speaker offered his views on the ways in which the African race had distinguished itself over countless generations as a race focused on morality and love of mankind. He denounced plans regarding the colonization of Siberia with nominally free black citizens, and emphasized the love of America that was pervasive among the African American people. (Includes MP3 audio file.)
Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,590 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Allen, William G., fl. 1849-1853
Newspaper or publication: Belfast Newsletter
Overview of a speech regarding the history of American slavery. The speaker noted that American Indians had been at one time considered for slavery, but that they were not as suited for it as African captives. The speaker said that what was wanted was not so much emancipation as it was the "...eradication of the principles of slavery, and the prejudice against slaves, which existed in American breasts..." He wished for an end to slavery as well as the effects of slavery on a society that had grown strong from slave labor. (Includes MP3 audio file.)
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 405 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Allen, William G., fl. 1849-1853
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper
Speech offering examples of the cruelty and injustice the speaker had experienced and heard of resulting from racial prejudice. The speaker said he agreed with the resolution that slavery was a "sin and crime against God."
Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,372 word document (text and images)