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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer expresses his views on why the government denies African Americans the "Right of Testimony."
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer notes the increase in immigration to Canada from all nationalities previously living in the U.S. He tells his readers that all are welcome in Canada provided they are ready to loyal and tolerant.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Speaker or author: S.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer shares an article published in another newspaper regarding the ongoing debate over annexation of parts of Mexico by the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - July 23, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer stresses the importance and value of a weekly newspaper to people of African descent. The newspaper offers not only news that affects them directly, but also a sense of community and support in working together toward a common cause of elevation and improvement.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 26, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer discusses caste and prejudice in the U.S. and Hayti. Prejudice in Hayti is mostly based in caste, with those of African descent fighting against mulattoes. In the U.S. prejudice is based in race and nationality and often leveled at the Irish and German immigrants equally with African Americans.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)