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Title: Colored American - July 7, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer informs his readers that the newspaper's intention is to do good in the community and to assist an oppressed segment of society. If any editorial has offended anyone or created any ill-will, he apologizes for it.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - June 10, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Editorial statement of the intent, motivation, and goals of the newspaper to report in a truthful, moral, and responsible manner information geared towards African American readers.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Advocate - February 25, 1837
Speaker or author: Sears, Robert
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
The writer expresses his belief that knowledge is power, but not without an emphasis on religion. The responsibility in gaining great knowledge is a moral one. He encourages his readers to seek religious knowledge and use it wisely to inspire positive change in the world.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Weekly Advocate - January 21, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
The editor replies to a letter written by someone who criticized local newspapers for printing negative articles regarding African Americans. The previous writer had called the newspapers "perverse" and immoral.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Advocate - January 7, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
The editor expressed the benefits of a newspaper devoted to the education and enlightenment of people of color. He vowed to present a truthful and unbiased approach to the news of the day for his readers.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages