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Title: Anglo-African - October 7, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African (1863 - 1865)
The editor comments on the benefits of newspapers published by and for the African American community.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - April 24, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reports on the outcome of a recent convention in Ohio, and adds comments on activities taking place in that state concerning African American organizations.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - August 21, 1841
Speaker or author: J.
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer alerts his readers to land for sale in Ohio at a reasonable cost.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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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 an appeal of the oppressive laws that restrict the African American people of Ohio.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - July, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer announces that the idea of apprenticeship as a way to slowly emancipate slaves in the British West Indies has been abandoned. As of August 1st, the slaves of the British West Indies will be completely emancipated.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - June 26, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer continues his series on the subjects of improvement and the elevation of the race. He gives advice on how to achieve financial security through hard work and a focus on accumulating wealth.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - May 1, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer tells his readers that the key to a successful life is to maintain a focus on continued learning.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - May 15, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer continues his series of objectives for the success and betterment of the race. This installment deals with how to create a better moral character and self-worth.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - May 22, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Brief account of a situation in Ohio where three white men went on trial for kidnapping and selling into slavery a black man. The men could not be convicted since the only witness against them was African American.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - May 29, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer continues his series on suggestions for racial improvement. He suggests in this segment that a focus on industry, business, property ownership, and frugality are the best ways to gain wealth. But he cautions that the focus on wealth should not supercede the focus on character and morality.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - October 2, 1841
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer offers his views on the Liberty Party and its current place in politics. He suggests to his readers that the Liberty Party is worth joining.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - October 31, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor alerts his readers in Ohio that they will be attempting to collect past due subscription payments from them.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - September 19, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reports on a political debate regarding the issue of abolitionist views among members of the Liberty Party.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - September 19, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
A brief overview of a politically focused convention held in Ohio. One of the topics covered was the link between slavery and politics.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - October 6, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer offers his views on the platform of General Jacob Cox, a candidate for governor of Ohio.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Frederick Douglass' Paper - June 23, 1854
Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.
Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper (1851 - 18??)
The writer gave a brief overview of the Liberty Party convention he attended. The central aim of this organization is the overthrow of the American government to free themselves from tyranny.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Impartial Citizen - December 5, 1849
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Impartial Citizen (1849 - 1851)
The writer expresses the effects of prejudice from religion to education. Prejudice is taught to children through fearful stories that pass down from generation to generation. He adds that in spite of this, the African American people are making more progress towards social elevation than any other oppressed people in history.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: National Reformer - February, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: National Reformer (1838 - 1839)
The writer comments on an editorial from the Mirror of Liberty that suggests that the word "moral" be removed from the tenets of the National Reform Society.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate - April 7, 1842
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate (1842 - 18??)
The writer offers commentary on the current trend towards abstinence of drinking alcohol and aligning with the ideas of the Temperance movement among African Americans.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate - December 8, 1842
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate (1842 - 18??)
The editor addresses libelous comments published in the Tocsin of Liberty newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Pacific Appeal - October 17, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer provides a brief commentary on the recent election in Ohio and the defeat of Clement Vallandigham.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Palladium of Liberty - July 17, 1844
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)
The writer comments on a recent speech delivered by George McDuffie emphasizing the deterioration of life in the southern states. In this, McDuffie seems to pit the economic conditions of the Northern and Southern states against each other.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - January 31, 1857
Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer tells her readers that while Canada has equal rights for all, Canadians of African descent are not welcoming of fugitive slaves who enter the country. Instead of uniting as a race with newly arrived fugitive slaves, black Canadians will often side with white Canadians against them in courts of law, take advantage of them through "begging" schemes, or attempt to deny them the same societal benefits they enjoy as Canadians.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Provincial Freeman - November 3, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The editor comments on the recent demise of the Herald of Freedom newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 23, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer emphasizes the irony of the recent mob violence and anti-slavery protest that took place in Boston, a city founded on liberty and freedom.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column