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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Title: Sojouner Truth Speaker or author: Truth, Sojourner, d. 1883 Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Bugle Speech expressing the speaker's opinion on rights for women. (Includes mp3 audio file.) Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 434 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Henry Highland Garnet Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Reporter Speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Law, and focusing on the efforts of the Church in the continuation of the system of slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 882 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Henry Highland Garnet Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Reporter Speech before a British audience condemning slavery in the U.S. The speaker pointed out the irony of the American stance on freedom when it continued to enslave millions of people. He also praised the work of British abolitionists. Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,445 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Josiah Henson Speaker or author: Henson, Josiah Newspaper or publication: Anti-Slavery Reporter Speech praising the education offered to those of African descent in England, emphasizing the work of the Sunday School Union there. Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 997 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Henry Highland Garnet Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 Newspaper or publication: Belfast Newsletter Speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Law and emphasizing its cruelty and potential to contribute to continued prejudice. The speaker emphasized that the Irish who were immigrating to the U.S. by the hundreds could offer tremendous aid in abolishing slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,217 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Henry Highland Garnet Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 Newspaper or publication: Christian News Speech before a British audience condemning the Fugitive Slave Law and slavery in the U.S. The speaker pointed out the irony of the American stance on freedom when it continued to enslave millions of people. Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,131 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William Wells Brown Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper Speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Bill, and praising the work of the American Anti-Slavery Society in its efforts to end slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 794 word document (text and images) |
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Title: Charles Lenox Remond Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873 Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper Brief overview of a speech expressing an appreciation for the endurance of African Americans who were dealing with the cruelties of slavery and prejudice. The speaker encouraged them to defend their rights even if it meant being "traitors" to the government. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 156 word document (text and image) |
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Title: J. L. Ward Speaker or author: Ward, J. L., fl. 1852 Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper Brief speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Bill and encouraging listeners to oppose it. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 188 word document (text and images) |
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Title: H. M. Williams Speaker or author: Williams, H. M., fl. 1852 Newspaper or publication: Frederick Douglass' Paper Brief speech denouncing the goals of the Colonization Society and its push to colonize Liberia with nominally free black citizens. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 144 word document (text and image) |
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Title: William Wells Brown Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 Newspaper or publication: Inquirer Brief speech denouncing the effects of the Fugitive Slave Bill. (Includes MP3 audio file.) Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 104 word document (text and image) |
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Title: William Craft Speaker or author: Craft, William Newspaper or publication: Inquirer Narrative regarding the speaker's experiences as a slave and his subsequent escape from slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 751 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William Wells Brown Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 Newspaper or publication: Liberator Speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Bill. The speaker, however, did see that the negative response stirred up by this legislation would result in a renewed strength and resolve among people of all races for the abolition of slavery. (Includes MP3 audio file.) Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 475 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William Craft Speaker or author: Craft, William Newspaper or publication: Liberator Brief speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Bill. (Includes MP3 audio file) Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 132 word document (text and image) |
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Title: Charles Lenox Remond Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873 Newspaper or publication: Liberator Overview of brief speech given in celebration of the anniversary of the emancipation of the British West Indies. The speaker was enthusiastic about the future and the potential for total emancipation in the U.S. He praised the efforts of the abolitionists and condemned the idea of colonization. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 203 word document (text and image) |
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Title: William Wells Brown Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard Speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Bill, and expressing the speaker's belief regarding the continuation of the institution of slavery. The speaker emphasized the role the Church plays in keeping slavery in place and the unspoken approval of racial prejudice that this offered society. Description of file(s): PDF 7 page, 1,831 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William Wells Brown Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard Speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Bill, and stressing the horrors and cruelties of slavery in the U.S. The speaker emphasized the joy in the freedom he found in Glasgow and all of Great Britain. Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,537 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William Craft Speaker or author: Craft, William Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard Anecdotal speech describing the speaker's life and his escape from slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 238 word document (text and image) |
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Title: William Craft Speaker or author: Craft, William Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard Speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Bill, and stressing the horrors and cruelties of slavery in the U.S. The speaker related the story of his escape from slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 751 word document (text and images) |
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Title: William P. Powell Speaker or author: Powell, William P. Newspaper or publication: National Anti-Slavery Standard Speech denouncing the Fugitive Slave Law, and requesting financial help to further the fight for the abolition of slavery. Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 721 word document (text and images) |