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100	1		_aCromwell, John Wesley, _d1846-1927
245	1	4	_aThe Early Negro Convention Movement : _bThe American Negro Academy, Occasional Papers No. 9
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-02-19
508			_aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
520			_a"The Early Negro Convention Movement" by John Wesley Cromwell is a historical account published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1904. The book examines the series of conventions held by African Americans from the early 1830s onwards, which aimed to address issues concerning the rights and social standing of free black individuals in the United States during a period marked by increasing discrimination and the rise of slavery. It highlights the significance of these gatherings as platforms for advocacy, organization, and community-building among African Americans in the face of oppressive societal structures. In this book, Cromwell details the emergence of the Negro Convention Movement, starting from its inception in 1830 with the first national convention held in Philadelphia, which brought together delegates from various states. The text recounts various initiatives that arose from these conventions, such as the establishment of schools, an emphasis on industrial education, and the promotion of moral reform. Cromwell explores notable figures involved in the movement, such as Frederick Douglass and Richard Allen, while also discussing the conventions' stance against the American Colonization Society. Ultimately, the book presents a profound sense of resilience and determination among early African American leaders who sought to uplift their community and advocate for civil rights, laying the groundwork for future civil rights movements in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAntislavery movements -- United States
653			_aAfrican Americans -- Colonization
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31328
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