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The Early Negro Convention Movement / The American Negro Academy, Occasional Papers No. 9

By John Wesley Cromwell
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The pamphlet traces the rise of organized community activism among free Black Americans after the War of 1812, linking national legal and social pressures—such as colonization efforts, the Missouri Compromise, and violent backlash—to the formation of deliberative conventions. It recounts early meetings in 1817 and the decisive 1830 assembly called by Hezekiah Grice, lists leading delegates, and summarizes debates over emigration to Canada, opposition to the American Colonization Society, plans for educational institutions, and responses to episodes of racial violence and exclusion. The narrative highlights how these conventions coordinated local societies and articulated political and social strategies for survival and advancement.

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John Wesley Cromwell

John Wesley Cromwell was an influential African American educator, historian, and writer, known for his contributions to the understanding of African American history and culture. He is particularly recognized for his work "The Early Negro Convention Movement," which explores the significant gatherings of African Americans in the 19th century aimed at addressing social and political issues. Cromwell's scholarship sheds light on the early efforts of the African American community to organize and advocate for their rights, making him a notable figure in the study of African American heritage and activism.

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