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Title: Colored American - July 22, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer calls for the repeal of laws restricting African Americans. He emphasizes that people from other countries can settle in the U.S. and be awarded full citizenship rights that are still denied to African Americans. This situation must change, and he calls upon his readers to take action now to help make this change possible.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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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
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Title: Colored American - September 29, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer marks the death of philanthropist and abolitionist, Jacob Lorillard. He praises the life of a good man who worked hard to end prejudice and promote religious harmony between the races.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Pacific Appeal - December 5, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer gives a brief overview of a meeting held to organize the January 1st celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - October 31, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer sees a more liberal government taking shape. He notes that all the fears associated with the emancipation of slaves have not been realized. He emphasizes that "freemen and freedmen" alike demonstrate loyalty and patriotism despite prejudicial treatment.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - June 23, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer critiques an article published in the Michigan Free Democrat regarding a new society formed to help fugitive slaves arriving in Canada.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Provincial Freeman - November 10, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer expresses his ideas on what he calls the "failure" of well-meaning people in Canada to help the black immigrants to that country. He believes the fault lies in the lack of focus on Christianity. He suggests emphasizing Christianity before education.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 15, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Brief announcement of the arrival of more fugitive slaves to the local area.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 23, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief commentary on an association established for "mutual protection," the realization of civil and social rights, and the general social benefit of African Americans.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 23, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer tells his readers that while opposition to Haitian (Haytian) immigration is strong, there are many African Americans who want to know more about this idea so that they can make an informed choice.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page