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Title: Colored American - June 30, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his alarm at the increase in racial prejudice that is taking place in public transportation.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - November 18, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his concerns regarding the recent Whig victory. His worries are regarding the African American population of his state and are based in past experience with legislation that has been detrimental to the race.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - September 16, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer calls attention to the fact that while New York is a free state, African Americans are denied certain rights, among them the right to obtain a license to operate public transportation vehicles. He calls for reason and change to an oppressive system.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Pacific Appeal - April 26, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer tells his readers that their petition to the state government for the right to give testimony seems to be delayed in the Senate. He urges them not to give up hope that this will pass.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column