The A Discourse Delivered at the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Female Benevolent Society of Troy, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1848 Garnet, Henry Highland 1815-1882 creator New York Female Benevolent Society text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Past and the Present Condition, and the Destiny, of the Colored Race: by Garnet" is a discourse written by Henry Highland Garnet in the mid-19th century. Given its context and themes, it serves as a historical account and an impassioned speech advocating for the rights and dignity of the colored race during a time when slavery was a prevailing institution in America. The work likely reflects sentiments from a period marked by social awakening around race relations and human rights, particularly in the antebellum era leading up to the Civil War. In this powerful discourse, Garnet explores the historical context of the African diaspora, condemning the oppressive systems that have marginalized the colored race. He discusses the rich heritage of Africans and their contributions to civilization while lamenting their suffering due to slavery. The narrative compels his audience to feel both the weight of historical injustices and the hope for a future where freedom and equality can be attained. Garnet encourages his listeners to educate themselves, support one another, and actively fight against the tyranny of oppression, emphasizing that their destiny lies in claiming their rightful place in society with dignity and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-02-23 Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Original publication data not identified African Americans United States -- Race relations E300 Original publication data not identified 24012318 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58943 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58943 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134346.0 58943