University Archives

Title: Colored American - June 1, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer emphasizes the power of faith and religion in times of oppression, prejudice, and opposition to emancipation that is being expressed by both the government and the Church.

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: Church; emancipation; prejudice; religion

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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