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Speaker or Author: Sears, Robert
Newspaper:Weekly Advocate (1837)
Date Published: 1837-01-14
Notes: Robert Sears wished subscribers a Happy New Year. He stressed the progress and failures of the preceding year, and offered hope and encouragement for African Americans in the years to come.
Speaker or Author: editor
Newspaper:Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Date Published: 1839-07-20
Notes: The writer encourages his readers to read more in order to keep current with scientific and social advances. But he also encourages them to read more in order to continue to educate themselves (both spiritually and socially) and to reinforce the solid connection with their community.