Proceedings Of A Convention Of The Colored Men Of Ohio, Held In Xenia, On The 10th, 11th And 12th Da

This volume contains the proceedings of a convention of colored men held in Xenia, Ohio, in January 1865. Organized by the Ohio State Auxiliary Equal Rights League, the convention addressed critical issues facing African Americans during the Civil War era. Discussions centered on securing equal rights and opportunities, with particular attention to suffrage, education, and economic advancement.

Included is the constitution of the Ohio Equal Rights League, outlining its objectives and organizational structure. The document offers valuable insight into the strategies and aspirations of African American activists in Ohio during a pivotal moment in American history. "Proceedings Of A Convention Of The Colored Men Of Ohio" serves as an important primary source for understanding the struggle for racial equality and the formation of civil rights organizations in the 19th century.

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