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Title: Colored American - March 18, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer calls upon all African Americans to "honor the Sabbath and keep it holy." He stresses conduct such as not using profanity, and honoring God, with an emphasis on morality as well as church attendance.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - November 11, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Although the Colored American newspaper is now out of debt, the editor will be traveling to Philadelphia to speak on its behalf and encourage further investment in order to sustain it. Donations are always appreciated and put to good use.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 1, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer opposes the idea of selling alcohol on Sundays. He offers his dissenting opinion on a recent proposition to open saloons, beer halls, and public houses on Sundays.