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Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: The Aliened American. Title: Aliened American - April 9, 1853 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Aliened American (1853 - 1877) The editor announces with this the first issue of the Aliened American newspaper its mission statement; community goals; and the names of contributing writers and supporters. Description of file(s): three scanned newspaper pages (five columns) |
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Subtitle: American Colonization Society. Title: Aliened American - April 9, 1853 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Aliened American (1853 - 1877) The writer points out a discrepancy in the number of immigrants reportedly colonized in Liberia and the amount of money the American Colonization Society say they have invested in each person participating in this project. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: American Colonization Society. Title: Colored American - May 27, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) Despite its good intentions, the writer believes that the American Colonization movement is a politically motivated ploy to remove people of color from the U.S., and thus solve the moral problem of slavery. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Colonization Society. Title: Colored American - May 13, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) Overview of a celebration held on the anniversary of the Colonization Society. Several ministers spoke and admitted to silent compliance with the system of slavery in their sermons. The idea was to encourage African Americans to agree with colonization based on the notion that because of the Church's "admittedly evil pact with Satan" in promoting slavery, there was no chance for freed people of color to advance out of their current social situation in the U.S. The only hope expressed by these ministers was for African Americans to agree with the tenets of the Colonization Society and move to Africa. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: An American Citizen murdered!! The Press destroyed!!! The Spirit of Slavery triumphant!!! Title: Colored American - November 25, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The editor reports details regarding the death of a newspaper owner in Alton, Illinois who was murdred by a mob set on destroying his printing press. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Like Society, Like Advocates. Title: Colored American - June 2, 1838 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The editor responds to a comment made about his move to the country from the city of New York that was delivered before a meeting of the anti-slavery society. He notes that some of the information given about his motivations is incorrect. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The Union. Title: Colored American - November 10, 1838 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The editor shares articles with his readers indicating the growing unrest between the northern and southern states over the issue of slavery. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The Last Number of the Colored American. Title: Colored American - December 7, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The editor tells his readers that unless some unexpected funds reach the newspaper immediately they will have to stop publication. He focuses on the recent status of subscriptions and donations, and the financial troubles of the newspaper. He also stresses the benefits the newspaper offers to all African Americans. Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages |
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Subtitle: Sixth Anniversary of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Title: Colored American - May 11, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer announces an upcoming convention to be held on the anniversary of the American Anti-Slavery Society. He briefly mentions the challenges that lay ahead for this organization. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Anniversary of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Title: Colored American - May 6, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer announces the anniversary celebration of the American Anti-Slavery Society. This organization holds an important place in a country whose government and Churches are swayed by prejudice, a system based on slaveholding, and continued corruption. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: American Inconsistency. Title: Colored American - January 20, 1838 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer asks again why the U.S. delays action towards the emancipation of its slaves. In order to make his point, he shares a speech against slavery delivered in 1797 by William Pinkney. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: American Colonization. Title: Colored American - August 11, 1838 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer comments on the American Colonization Society. While he views it as an evil scheme, he believes it to be ultimately powerless in the face of ethical reasoning. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page |
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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 Curse of the American Nation and Church. Title: Colored American - June 22, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer comments on the influence of the Church in continuing the system of slavery. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Gerrit Smith, Esq. and the Colored American. Title: Colored American - November 9, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer defends the Colored American and its editors regarding negative remarks made by several prominent African American men in the New York State Anti-Slavery Society. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: With Whom Are We In Union? Title: Colored American - May 6, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer expresses his dismay at the irony displayed in a country whose people focus on keeping the "Union" strong when there are those within its northern states who live in fear of those in the south. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: Pittsburgh Temperance Society. Title: Colored American - May 20, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer expresses his view that a commitment to temperance and punctual attendance at meetings devoted to this cause promotes the idea that African Americans are industrious, pious and moral people. He believes that presenting a moral and industrious image helps to counter the stereotyping that prejudice promotes. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page |
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Subtitle: The American Magazine and Repository of Useful Literature. Title: Colored American - September 11, 1841 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer gives a brief overview of the first issue of a new monthly magazine devoted to literature, art, and science. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column |
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Subtitle: Phoenixonian Society. Title: Colored American - July 13, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer offers a description and critique of the recent anniversary celebration of the New York chapter of the Phoenixonian Literary Society. Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) |
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Subtitle: The Necessity of Union. Title: Colored American - August 24, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer points out the benefits of union within the African American community. These benefits include not only political rights and safety, but social and community well-being. Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns) |