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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: Purchase of Real Estate. Title: Colored American - July 22, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) As promised in a previous issue, the writer continues his advice to African Americans regarding purchasing real estate. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Demosthenian Shield. Title: Colored American - July 24, 1841 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The editor gives a brief overview of a publication from a literary society in Philadelphia. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Things As They Should Be. Title: Colored American - July 4, 1840 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The editor reports on two examples of harmonious civil relationships between white and African Americans. In one situation, an African American man was in charge of white workers, yet there was no animosity or ill-will experienced by anyone. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: A Mistake Corrected. Title: Colored American - July 27, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer advises his readers not to discount immigration just because it sounds too much like Colonization. Colonization efforts involve a mass effort to move people from their home country. This is not the same as the action of one individual who wishes to move to another country to find a better life. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Liberty in the British West Indies.--Emancipation of the apprentices. Title: Colored American - July, 1838 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer announces that the idea of apprenticeship as a way to slowly emancipate slaves in the British West Indies has been abandoned. As of August 1st, the slaves of the British West Indies will be completely emancipated. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Our Banking System. Title: Colored American - July 1, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer believes that the only solution to the problem of corruption and monopoly in the current banking system is to form a national or government regulated bank. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Political Action. Title: Colored American - July 27, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer called for renewed political action in the form of petitions, a state convention, and the establishment of political action committees. He offered the services of the newspaper in this effort. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Laws of Ohio. Title: Colored American - July 22, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer calls for an appeal of the oppressive laws that restrict the African American people of Ohio. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: A Good Example. Title: Colored American - July 22, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer calls for the repeal of laws restricting African Americans. He emphasizes that people from other countries can settle in the U.S. and be awarded full citizenship rights that are still denied to African Americans. This situation must change, and he calls upon his readers to take action now to help make this change possible. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Halting Between Opinions. Title: Colored American - July 7, 1838 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer calls his readers to action, to stop vacillating and take a stand against lethargy and apathy. He urges them to educate their children, focus on industry and economy, and continue the fight for a better life. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: New York Observer. Title: Colored American - July 8, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer comments on an article published in the New York Observer expressing the idea that prejudice against African Americans is not based on the color of their skin but on the condition of their lives. The Observer's article said that society has forgotten the original reason for prejudice and now sees it as simply an issue of color. In order to overcome prejudice, the Observer suggests, African Americans must work to improve the condition of their lives. Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) |
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Subtitle: Conventions. Title: Colored American - July 17, 1841 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer comments on recent conventions being held throughout the country. These convention unite African Americans in the work towards abolition. Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) |
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Subtitle: Sunday Schools. Title: Colored American - July 20, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer comments on the benefits of Sunday Schools (Sabbath Schools). Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: The Week. Title: Colored American - July 13, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer described the visit to that city of Martin Van Buren and contrasted the event with the past visits by John Quincy Adams. He felt ashamed of the pomp and circumstance surrounding the day. He also described the revelry and celebration of July 4th with similar criticism. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The Elective Franchise. Title: Colored American - July 27, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer emphasizes the social power in exercising the right to vote. He encourages his readers to take advantage of this. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Silk Culture. Title: Colored American - July 27, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer encourages his readers to establish a business in the silk industry. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Solid Reading. 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 |
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Subtitle: Things which concern Colored Americans. Title: Colored American - July 15, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer expresses his belief that in order to overcome prejudice, African Americans must focus on "elevation" and "improvement" intellectually and morally. The focus must be on education, economy, temperance, and on living a moral life. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Mean Resort. Title: Colored American - July 28, 1838 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer expresses his belief that pro-slavery factions, unable to argue their case rationally with the abolitionists, are now resorting to terror to accomplish their mission to drive free African Americans from the country. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Serious Reflections. Title: Colored American - July 8, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer expresses his dismay at the irony of a country founded on freedom that continues to hold millions of slaves. Continuing the system of slavery in this country is a sin against God and humankind. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |