Speaker or author: Pennington, James W. C.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford -- Anti-Slavery Pamphlets
Sermon regarding the moral obligation of African Americans in the pursuit of individual freedom, happiness, truth, and justice. Stress is placed on the differences between "God's government" and the U.S. government.
Description of file(s): PDF 11 page, 3,560 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Turner, John, Rev., of Leavenworth, Kan.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Foner and Walker, Eds. -- Proceedings of the Black State Conventions 1840-1865, (1980) Vol. 2, pp. 232-238
Short speech in which the speaker expressed his belief that education and a striving for excellence were key to the future success of all African Americans.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 415 word document (text and images)