Title: Colored American - March 15, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer emphasizes that the way to earn respect from others is to live a life based on virtue, morality, and self-respect. He advises his readers to take care of their minds, their bodies, and their souls.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Title: Colored American - October 7, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his view that a virtuous life is its own reward. He disagrees with those who say that African Americans have no incentive to live a virtuous life, and he encourages his readers to prove these people wrong.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page