Black Abolitionist Archive

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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 Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: convention; government; petition; Political Association; politics Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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