University Archives

Title: Colored American - September 16, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer calls attention to the fact that while New York is a free state, African Americans are denied certain rights, among them the right to obtain a license to operate public transportation vehicles. He calls for reason and change to an oppressive system.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two 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; employment; government; New York; oppression; prejudice

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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