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Publication of the Appeal
- When
- September 28, 1829
- Where
- Boston, Massachusetts
David Walker published his Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World in Boston on September 28, 1829, calling for black unity and resistance to slavery.
The work, titled Walker's Appeal, in Four Articles, was written in Boston, State of Massachusetts. It addressed Black people, both enslaved and free, specifically those in the United States. Walker focused on the equality of black men, challenging Jefferson's assertions about racial inferiority.
Sources
- David Walker (abolitionist) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-03
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