University Archives

Title: Colored American - May 18, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer expresses his belief that money society spends on vices such as gambling and alcohol could be better spent supporting African American workers.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper page

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

Keywords: employment; ethics; gambling; investment; money; support

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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