Title: Anglo-African Magazine - January, 1859
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African Magazine (1859 - 1860)
The writer stresses the strength and determination of African Americans as they have endured injustices over the history of African slavery and prejudice. He mentions several anecdotal stories to prove his point, and assures his readers that African Americans will not only prevail but continue to outnumber the white population.
Description of file(s): three scanned magazine pages (7 columns)
Title: Pacific Appeal - July 30, 1864
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer announces the end of the annual August 1st celebration of the emancipation of the British West Indies. From now on, he urges his readers to celebration their own emancipation on the January 1st anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation instead.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
Title: Pacific Appeal - May 10, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer comments on the Civil War: its causes and the hope for its end. He believes that the system of slavery began this war and that emancipation will end it.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page