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title: 'Speech Regarding the Negative Effects of Prejudice on People of All Races in Terms of Self-Esteem Issues, and Educational and Moral Advancement'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'Theodore Sedgwick Wright'
date: 1837-07-08
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Slavery'
- 'Race Relations and Slavery'
- 'Public Worship'
scriptures:
- 'Galatians 3'
- 'John 13'
- 'Acts 10'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/wright-1837-speech-regarding-the-negative-effects-of-prejudice-on-people-of-all-races-in-terms-of-self-esteem-issues-and-educational-and-moral-advancement
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# Speech Regarding the Negative Effects of Prejudice on People of All Races in Terms of Self-Esteem Issues, and Educational and Moral Advancement

Theodore S. Wright (1837) denounces pervasive racial prejudice in worship, schools, and public life, condemning church hypocrisy and urging equal treatment and anti-slavery action.

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