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Title: Colored American - September 23, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his view that the first step African Americans can take toward improving their lives and elevating their social situation is to gain self-respect, and teach their children that they are worthy of a place in the community. As African Americans are taught that they are of a lower caste and not as good as the white members of society, they come to believe this and this belief works against them as they try to create better lives.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - August 24, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer believes that Jefferson Davis' proclamation requiring people living in the Confederate states to pledge their allegiance to the Confederacy or move to the north will be his undoing. He has given those who do not agree with the ideology of the Confederacy 40 days to leave.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - September 21, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The Daily Times newspaper has published a letter from the president ordering General Fremont to modify his proclamation relating to the emancipation of slaves. The writer stresses that now is the time to petition Congress and apply pressure for the "Immediate Emancipation" of all slaves.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)