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Black Women of the Old West Quotes
Black Women of the Old West
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William Loren Katz50 ratings, 4.16 average rating, 11 reviews
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“Their boundless spirit and strength, and uncommon courage, did more than create charitable, literary, and religious societies. Among the way, the African-American women of the West challenged American bigotry and provided white citizens with vital and sometimes painful lessons in value of democracy, justice, and liberty for all.”
― Black Women of the Old West
― Black Women of the Old West
“In 1860, the census reports for a dozen western states and territories showed the 50 percent school attendance for black women equaled that of white women. The 26 percent illiteracy rate for African-American women on the frontier was much lower than for white frontier women. Women of color in the wilderness consistently distinguished themselves through their dedication to self-improvement and zeal for education.”
― Black Women of the Old West
― Black Women of the Old West
“Pioneer men and women of color faced legal color bars everywhere. Territorial and state legislatures passed "Black Laws" that denied them the right to vote, serve in the militia or on juries, hold public office, or testify in court. Some states made it a criminal offense for anyone to bring in or employ a black woman or man from another state.
To combat Black Laws, discriminatory customs, and white violence, people of color organized protest conventions and sent delegates to national black conventions.”
― Black Women of the Old West
To combat Black Laws, discriminatory customs, and white violence, people of color organized protest conventions and sent delegates to national black conventions.”
― Black Women of the Old West
“One of the earliest known settlements of free African Americans began in 1832 when 385 men, women, and children reached Mercer County, Ohio. These former Virginia slaves, freed in the will of politician John Randolph of Roanoke, traveled by wagon and boat. The will also provided them transportation and two to four thousand acres of fertile Ohio farmland.
When they arrived, the former slaves found they had been cheated out of their land by Randolph's relatives. White citizen of Piqua, Ohio held a meeting and voted to feed and provide work for the pioneers.”
― Black Women of the Old West
When they arrived, the former slaves found they had been cheated out of their land by Randolph's relatives. White citizen of Piqua, Ohio held a meeting and voted to feed and provide work for the pioneers.”
― Black Women of the Old West
