Black Abolitionist Archive

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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 Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: Africa; bondage; Confederacy; Declaration of Independence; equality; freedom; government; national policy; prejudice Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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