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Title: Colored American - May 13, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The editor includes an excerpt from an 1827 issue of the Freedom's Journal to prove that the majority of African Americans have never agreed with the idea of colonization. Colonization presented some grand ideas and goals, but the decesdants of slaves born in the U.S. have only considered the U.S. their home. The majority of African Americans are committed to the belief that equality and racial harmony are reasonable and achievable goals in this country.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The editor offers a brief eulogy on the passing of his friend and fellow editor Thomas Hamilton.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer responds briefly to a letter the newspaper received from the Refugees Home. The letter indicates the humiliating treatment in the name of charity that C. C. Foote's is providing there. Fugitives arriving in Canada are looking for freedom and equality, not pity and handouts.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - August 22, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The new editor assumes his position and introduces himself to his readers.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer responds to an editorial published in the Kent Advertiser commenting on the newspaper and its former editor. The writer perceives this as slander and quotes portions that emphasize condescension disguised as respect.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - August 8, 1857
Speaker or author: Shadd, Isaac D.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer tells of his travels on a lecture journey across the U.S. and parts of Canada.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Provincial Freeman - May 10, 1856
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The editor tells his readers that the newspaper will now include the signature (name) of the person publishing articles that express a specific political opinion.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 19, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer provides a bit of insight into what is involved in writing for a newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page