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Maria W. Stewart was an American journalist, orator, and advocate for women's rights and against slavery. Born in 1803 and died on December 17, 1879, Stewart was one of the first women to publicly speak in the United States. She dedicated herself to the cause of women's rights and the abolition of slavery.

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“Come all ye that pass by, and see if there is any sorrow like unto my sorrow.”

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Book:Maria W. Stewart, America's First Black Woman Political Writer: Essays and Speeches

Source: Maria W. Stewart, America's First Black Woman Political Writer: Essays and Speeches

“Possess the spirit of independence. The Americans do, and why should not you? Possess the spirit of men, bold and enterprising, fearless and undaunted. Sue for your rights and privileges. Know the reason that you cannot attain them. Weary them with your importunities. You can but die, if you make the attempt; we shall certainly die if you do not. The Americans have practised nothing but head-work these 200 years, and we have done their drudgery. And is it not high time for us to imitate their examples, and practise head-work too, and keep what we have got, and get what we can?”

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Author:Maria W. Stewart

About the Author

Born: 1803
Died: December 17, 1879
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 14

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Maria W. Stewart, America's First Black Woman Political Writer: Essays and SpeechesRelated source material

Meditations from the Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart: (Widow of the Late James W. Stewart) Now Matron of the Freedman's Hospital, and Presented in 1832 to the First African Baptist Church and Society of Boston, MassRelated source material

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