Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: Worthy of Consideration. Title: Colored American - March 25, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) Brief commentary on the part the Church is playing in the continuation of slavery. Through sermons and implied approval of the system, the Church has had a powerful influence on the social acceptance of slavery. Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: Church; Congress; government; politics; religion Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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