Free African Society Is Founded
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: African Americans, Blacks, Organizations, Agencies, Institutions
- Curriculum: American Revolutionary History (1776-1788), African American History
- Geographical Location: Pennsylvania
- Date: April 12, 1787
Article abstract: The first major secular institution with a mission to aid African Americans.
Summary of Event
Both the origins of the Free African Society and the long-term repercussions of its founding form an essential part of the religious history of African Americans. The original organization itself was of short duration: About seven years after it was organized, it disappeared as a formal body. In its immediate wake, however, closely related institutions emerged that tried to take over its proclaimed mission.
Generally speaking, prior to...
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