G'Life Social Justice and Public Advocacy Institute

05/04/2026

On May 4, 1867, the North American newspaper published a report regarding the Alabama State Colored Convention, which convened on May 2 and 3 of the same year. This gathering brought together delegates representing the interests and rights of freedmen across the state. The reports highlighted troubling accounts from these delegates, who expressed that, in numerous instances, the freedmen had been deceitfully deprived of their hard-earned wages. Many recounted experiences of egregious mistreatment in the various districts they represented.

Alabama Colored Convention

05/02/2026

On May 2, 1874, the Memphis Public Ledger, a newspaper known for its strong pro-Confederate stance, published a brief editorial addressing the recent calls by the State Colored Convention for the establishment of integrated schools.

The Colored Convention in Nashville, Tennessee

05/01/2026

On May 1, 1866...

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04/30/2026

On April 30, 1867, the Chicago Tribune published an article detailing the events of the “Conservative Colored Convention” held in Nashville, Tennessee. The newspaper emphasized that the Conservative faction was optimistic about the potential outcomes of the gathering, believing significant progress could be made. The report highlighted that more than one hundred African American delegates were in attendance, fostering an air of anticipation and hope for productive discussions on civil rights and political representation.

Useless Attempt to Divide the Colored Population

01/29/2026

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