Title: Pacific Appeal - October 25, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer tells his readers that those who participate in fundraisers ostensibly for the good of African Americans are often misguided and false. Instead of raising money for Church organizations, education, and child welfare, these philanthropists are simply throwing money into a recent popular cause for appearance sake alone.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Provincial Freeman - April 14, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer laments the continued perception among the Canadian public that people of African descent are unable to care for themselves. The automatic assumption that these people must be clothed, fed, and sheltered is degrading to the race.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
Title: Provincial Freeman - May 30, 1857
Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer calls attention to the continued solicitation of charity for fugitive slaves living in Canada. This type of "begging" for help is unwelcomed and unwanted by the people of African descent living in Canada.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
Title: Provincial Freeman - September 9, 1854
Speaker or author: C.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer offers a critique of Rev. C. C. Foote's thoughts on the status of people of African descent who are migrating to Canada from the U.S. (A portion of this editorial is possibly missing.)
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page