University Archives

Title: Colored American - October 7, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer expresses his view that a virtuous life is its own reward. He disagrees with those who say that African Americans have no incentive to live a virtuous life, and he encourages his readers to prove these people wrong.

Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: caste; morality; virtue

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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