Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: Future Progress and Rise of Our People--Development of Character. Title: Colored American - May 15, 1841 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer continues his series of objectives for the success and betterment of the race. This installment deals with how to create a better moral character and self-worth. 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: class struggle; elevation; improvement; morality; perception; virtue Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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