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| Speaker or Author: | Nell, William C. (William Cooper), 1816-1874. | | Newspaper: | National Anti-Slavery Standard | | Title: | Meeting of the Coloured Citizens of Boston. Presentation of Mr. William C. Nell for His Efforts in Behalf of Equal School Rights. | | Date Published: | 1856-01-05 | | Notes: | Speech delivered during the acceptance of a gold watch presented to the speaker in honor of his work for equal rights in education. The speaker included his own experiences with the color barrier in education along with the stories of others who had fought for equal educational rights. |
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| Speaker or Author: | editor | | Newspaper: | Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862) | | Date Published: | 1861-04-06 | | Notes: | The editor informs his readers that donations are currently being accepted to purchase gifts of appreciation to be awarded to Henry Highland Garnet and his wife. |
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| Speaker or Author: | Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898 | | Newspaper: | Liberator | | Title: | Flag Presentation at Camp William Penn | | Date Published: | 1863-09-11 | | Notes: | Speech delivered during the presentation of a flag to honor black troops for their heroism in Civil War battles. |
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