University Archives

Title: Colored American - October 30, 1841

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The editor encourages his readers to exercise their right to vote. He tells them to vote for the person who will best represent the race and not be swayed otherwise by those who attempt to do so.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

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

Keywords: liberty; politics; vote

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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