The National Era

The National Era: More than a Magazine

The National Era was a weekly newspaper/magazine published in Washington, D.C. from 1847-1860. While the National Era was an abolitionist newspaper/magazine, which dedicated a large portion of every issue to the evils of slavery, it also contained information on current events, short-essays, and editorials that pertained to a wide range of topics from education to philosophy. The National Era was socially significant because it was a component of the broader abolitionist movement. Additionally, the newspaper/magazine served to give uplifting portrayals of African-Americans and through disseminate national news (Sylvester).

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