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Title: Colored American - March 16, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
A tongue-in-cheek commentary on people who talk too much.
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Title: Colored American - March 2, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
A humorous look at a noticeable lack of locks on the doors of African American houses. The writer compares the types of door fastening mechanisms and door knobs to the lives of those who live within the houses.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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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