Subtitle: Silence On Our Part Not To Be Expected.
Title: Colored American - June 1, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer tells his readers that protest and appeals for justice should be expected from African Americans. He encourages them to continue, yet to approach this effort as "enlightened, prudent, and modest" people.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Subtitle: Close Up! Steady!
Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 20, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer urges his readers to fight for freedom now that the time for rebellion is near. He assures them that a final end to slavery is soon to be realized.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page