Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: Education of Youth. Title: Colored American - November 11, 1837 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer stresses the importance and benefits of education. He places emphasis on quality, parental involvement, and the need for competent teachers. 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: children; education; elevation; improvement; school; teachers; youth Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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