Black Abolitionist Archive

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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) Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: community; political enfranchisement; politics; safety; society; union Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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