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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Reading Guide: David Walker, From "Appeal"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Brief biographical information about David Walker and a link to the complete text of his famous writing, "Appeal," written in 1830.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Making of African American Identity: The Black Press

For Students 9th - 10th
Selections from a black newspaper, "The Colored American, "from 1837-1838 that detail the numerous issues and agendas confronting enslaved and free blacks.
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PBS

Pbs: Cet: Africans in America: David Walker's Appeal

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the impact of David Walker's "Appeal" calling for slaves to revolt. Click on the link to read the original text. Click on Teachers Guide for teaching resources
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PBS

Pbs: Africans in America: David Walker (1796 1830)

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from PBS you can read about the life of David Walker. Born in the late 18th century as a free black, he was most known for his pamplet, entitled "Appeal," which advocated slave revolt.