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Title: Colored American - June 17, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer relates an instance of prejudice against color within the Presbyterian Church and among its members. The Church, by its silence in such situations, subtly endorses the continuation of prejudice and the system of slavery.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - October 7, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer counters the implied condoning of prejudice in the Church by emphasizing the ways in which it goes against the teachings of Christianity.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page