Title: Colored American - June 16, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer suggests that all African Americans learn about their history, their rights, and the steps necessary to maintain an equal place in a free society. Through education, meetings, and open discussions, they will be able to understand what is taking place in the world around them politically and take action to maintain their civil rights when necessary.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; Slavery; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: Civil rights; education; history; law; lectures; politics; privileges; suffrage; youth
Publication type: editorials; Newspapers