“African rights and liberty is a subject that ought to fire the breast of every free man of color in these United States, and excite in his bosom a lively, deep, decided and heart-felt interest.”
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Maria W. Stewart, America's First Black Woman Political Writer: Essays and Speeches
Published posthumously, this compilation offers a comprehensive look into the writings of Maria W. Stewart, highlighting her pivotal role in the abolitionist movement and her advocacy for social justice. The collection includes her seminal essays and speeches that address the intersection of race and gender in American society, providing insight into the early 19th-century discourse on civil rights. more
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Maria W. Stewart
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. more
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