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Title: Anglo-African - September 3, 1865

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African (1863 - 1865)

The writer encourages his readers to not patronize businesses that are openly prejudice towards African Americans.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Title: Colored American - June 10, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer comments on the prejudice so prevelent in public transportation. The emphasis in the country is on the luxury of travel, yet this one simple pleasure is denied to African Americans who must deal with the cruelties of a prejudicial system.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

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 - May 9, 1840

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer briefly discusses the negative view some people have of the work of abolitionists in the southern states.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Title: Colored American - November 16, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer asks his readers for donations to help the newspaper stay in publication.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Title: Colored American - October 2, 1841

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The editor again asks his readers for financial assistance in order to help the newspaper stay in publication.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

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

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - March 12, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer solicits subscriptions from those who don't usually receive the newspaper by sending them a sample copy. He asks those who do not wish to subscribe to please return the newspaper instead.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - August 13, 1859

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer discusses the power of money and the potential dire consequences when money is lacking. He urges his readers to save their money, spend it wisely, and teach their children to value its power.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 8, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer responds to some ideas about how the government will fund the Civil War.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - September 17, 1859

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

Brief news snippets of current events in Monrovia received from recently arrived ships from Africa.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column