William Cornish wrote. along with a partner, the first antislavery newspaper, Freedom's Journal
Samuel Cornish was against slavery. He was a prominent African American abolitionist and journalist who co-founded the first African American newspaper in the United States, The Freedom's Journal, which advocated for the abolition of slavery and civil rights for African Americans. His writings and activism played a significant role in the fight against slavery.
Anthony Cornish died on July 5, 2005, in Northwood, Middlesex, UK.
1795.
Samuel Cornish and John B. Russwurm established the first African American newspaper in the United States called Freedom's Journal in 1827. It aimed to provide a platform for African American voices and address issues related to slavery, abolition, and civil rights.
Freedom's Journal
Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm
There were several different anti-slavery newspapers published that assisted blacks when escaping to freedom. Some examples of those newspapers are 'Voice of the Fugitive' published by Henry Bibb and 'Freedom's Journal' published by Samuel Cornish.
Cornish rotten boroughs ended in 1832.
The Cornish word "pen" means "head" or "end," and is commonly used in Cornish place names such as "Penzance," which means "holy headland."
they wanted to end slavery
Samuel A. Cartwright has written: 'Essays' -- subject(s): Slavery, Justification