| Speaker or Author: | Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817 | | Newspaper: | Pennsylvania Freeman | | Title: | Origin, History and Hopes of the Negro Race | | Date Published: | 1853-12-29 | | Notes: b> | Detailed account of the history of the Negro race including historical and current accomplishments. The speaker quoted sources who trace humanity itself to origins in Africa, and he stresses the ability of African Americans to accomplish more than they are given credit for. |
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