Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: A Chapter of Evils. Title: Colored American - September 1, 1838 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer urges his readers to rethink their choices of occupation and to focus on improvement. This means to work hard and avoid immoral ways of earning a living. To conquer prejudice and destroy stereotyping, the individual must concentrate on improving his/her public image. 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: elevation; morality; occupation; prejudice; public; society Publication type: editorials; Newspapers |
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