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Speaker or author: Simpson, John W., fl. 1860
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
Brief overview of speech delivered to commemorate the 128th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Banneker and the seventh anniversary of the Banneker Institute.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 153 word document (text and image)
Speaker or author: Still, William, 1821-1902.
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The speaker stresses that the slave and the free people of color must help themselves to create a better condition for their lives. He emphasizes working towards moral, social, and political integrity in order to ensure success. The speaker believes that hard work, education, and morality are key to achieving the desired results for elevating the race.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 396 word document (text and images)