Title: Colored American - July 20, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer encourages his readers to read more in order to keep current with scientific and social advances. But he also encourages them to read more in order to continue to educate themselves (both spiritually and socially) and to reinforce the solid connection with their community.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: advancement; education; elevation; improvement; newspaper; science; society
Publication type: editorials; Newspapers