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Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. (10)
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| Speaker or Author: | Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Lynch, Black Spokesman: Selected Writings of Edward Wilmot Blyden, pp. 63-65 | | Title: | Liberia as She is; and the Present Duty of her Citizens | | Date Published: | 1857 | | Notes: | Speech regarding the issues facing Liberia at the time. The speaker believed that the desire to be rich had created too much foreign dependency and not enough development of internal values for the Liberian population in terms of morality, education, and economics. (Includes MP3 audio file.) |
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| Speaker or Author: | Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Lynch, Black Spokesman: Selected Writings of Edward Wilmot Blyden, pp. 67-75 | | Title: | A Eulogy Pronounced on the Reverend John Day | | Date Published: | 1859-03-02 | | Notes: | -- Copyright Permission Pending -- Eulogy given for the Reverend John Day tracing his life through childhood to death, emphasizing his challenges and triumphs. The speaker focused on the Reverend's impact on the world around him and his influence in the work for the abolition of slavery. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. | | Newspaper: | African Repository | | Title: | Hope for Africa. A Discourse Delivered in the Presbyterian Church | | Date Published: | 1861-09 | | Notes: | Speech describing the geographical and cultural aspects of Ethiopia, Liberia and other explored areas of Africa. The speaker encouraged an evangelical approach to colonization of Africa. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Our Origin, Dangers and Duties -- Lynch, Black Spokesman: Selected Published Writings of Edward Wilmot Blyden, pp. 25-33 | | Title: | The Call of Providence to the Descendants of Africa in America | | Date Published: | 1862 | | Notes: | The speaker encouraged those of African descent to return to their "fatherland" and help cultivate and develop Africa. He believed that Africa offered opportunity and freedom that freed slaves could never find in America. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Lynch, Black Spokesman: Selected Published Writings of Edward Wilmot Blyden, pp. 11-20 | | Title: | An Address Before the Maine State Colonization Society. Liberia--The Foundation of an Empire. | | Date Published: | 1862 | | Notes: | Speech supporting the African colonization efforts of freed slaves. The speaker emphasized the benefits of African Americans immigrating to Africa. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Lynch, Black Spokesman: Selected Published Writings of Edward Wilmot Blyden, pp. 219-222 | | Title: | Inaugural Address at the Inaugaration of Liberia College | | Date Published: | 1862-01-23 | | Notes: | Inaugural address given at the opening of Liberia College in the newly formed colony of Liberia in West Africa. The speaker gave a brief history of the Africa people who had been captured into slavery and were now given the opportunity to return to their "fatherland" and establish a successful country based on freedom and liberty. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. | | Newspaper: | African Repository | | Title: | Rev. E. W. Blyden's Address at the Annual Meeting of the Maine Colonization Society, June, 1862 | | Date Published: | 1862-09 | | Notes: | The speaker described life in Africa with the U.S. colonization efforts taking place there. He encouraged freed slaves to immigrate and participate in the colonization of Liberia and Ethiopia. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. | | Newspaper: | African Repository | | Title: | Inaugural Address by Prof. E. W. Blyden | | Date Published: | 1862-11 | | Notes: | Inaugural speech given at the founding of the first college in West Africa. The speaker stressed the importance of education in the formation of Liberia. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. | | Newspaper: | Presscopy -- Our Origin, Dangers and Duties -- Lynch, Black Spokesman: Selected Published Writings of Edward Wilmot Blyden, pp. 77-79 | | Title: | A Plea for Constitutional Reform | | Date Published: | 1865 | | Notes: | The speaker called for an amendment to the Constitution of the newly formed Liberian government to extend the term of president from two years to "six to eight" without an option for immediate re-election to that office. He also called for an amendment to allow the president the power to dismiss government employees when necessary. The speaker included other suggestions to improve the Constitution of Liberia. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Blyden, Edward Wilmot, 1832-1912. | | Newspaper: | African Repository | | Title: | Liberia's Origins, Dangers and Duties. Address by Rev. E. W. Blyden | | Date Published: | 1865-12 | | Notes: | Speech delivered on the 18th anniversary of Liberian Independence. The speaker stressed the accomplishments of the nation of Liberia and suggested amendments to its constitution. |
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