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Speech Denouncing the Fugitive Slave Law

Henry Highland Garnet condemns the Fugitive Slave Law, detailing fines, seizures, and persecution of those aiding fugitives. He denounces pro‑slavery clergy and praises abolitionist allies.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1851

Speech Regarding the Negative Impact of American Slavery

Henry H. Garnet denounces American slavery and colonization, celebrates growing abolitionism, and urges British pressure and a boycott of slave-grown goods to hasten emancipation.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1851

Speech Opposing the Fugitive Slave Law and the Participation of the Church in Support of Slavery

Henry Highland Garnet denounces the Fugitive Slave Law’s penalties and persecution, praises abolitionists’ sacrifices, and condemns clergy who invoke the Bible to defend slavery.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1851

Speech in England Condemning American Slavery

Henry Garnet condemns American slavery, criticizes church and legal complicity, and calls for universal brotherhood and abolition while praising fugitive slaves finding refuge in Canada.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1851

The Sham Freedom of America

Henry Highland Garnet denounces America's hypocrisy on liberty, condemning slavery, clergy complicity, and the Fugitive Slave Law while praising refuge in Canada.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1851

Speech Supporting African Colonization

Henry Highland Garnet (1859) defends himself against charges of colonization, affirms commitment to immediate abolition and African uplift, and urges free discussion and equal rights.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1859

Speech Regarding the Participation of the Church in Slavery

H. H. Garnet condemned American churches for sustaining slavery and treating Black people as property. He urged ministers to pursue justice and the oppressed to draw closer to God.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1859

Speech on the Death of John Brown

Henry Highland Garnet's 1859 editorial mourns John Brown’s execution, calling him a martyr whose sacrifice exposes slavery’s evils and advances the cause of liberty.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1859

Speech Denouncing Charles “Pat” O’Conor

Henry Highland Garnet denounces Daniel O'Conor's pro-slavery remarks, defends Black freedom, and warns that African Americans would choose death over a return to slavery.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1860

Speech in Support of the African Civilization Society

Henry Highland Garnet outlines the African Civilization Society’s plan to promote Christian emigration, education, commerce, and settlements in Yorubaland to combat slavery and uplift Africa.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1860

Speech in Support of the African Aid Society

Henry Highland Garnet urges British support for African civilization, proposing Christian Black families settle in Abbeokuta to teach agriculture, industry, and Christianity.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1861

Speech Rejoicing That Slavery Was No Longer National, But Sectional

Henry Highland Garnet praises recent emancipation measures (DC abolition, Lovejoy’s territorial ban), rejects colonization, honors John Brown, and urges Black citizens to support the Union and liberty.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1862

Speech Celebrating the End of Slavery in Washington, DC

Henry Highland Garnet praises the emancipation of enslaved people in Washington, lauding Lincoln's decisive act that freed the District of Columbia.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1862

Speech on Violence Against Free Persons of Color

Henry Highland Garnet (1862) condemned press-fueled attacks on free Blacks, affirmed their loyalty and industriousness, urged dignified restraint, and called for equal enlistment in defense of the Union.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1862

Sermon on the Present War

Henry Highland Garnet's 1862 sermon (1 Sam.15) urges loyalty to the Union, obedience to God, and total abolition of slavery, warning against leniency toward rebels.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1862

Speech Regarding the Emancipation Proclamation

Henry Highland Garnet lauded Lincoln’s Jan 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation at a large January 16 meeting, celebrating Black patriotism, urging enlistment, and honoring abolitionist heroes.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1863

Speech Encouraging African American Men in New York to Enlist in the Army

Garnet urged Black New Yorkers to enlist in the Union, deplored their being confined to menial roles, and called for vigilance and action, invoking John Brown.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1863

Speech in Support of Equal Rights in the Military

Henry Highland Garnet (June 1863) urged equal opportunity and promotion for Black men to enlist in the Civil War, arguing that justice, rank, and honor would motivate them to fight.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1863

Speech Defending the African Civilization Society

Rev. H. H. Garnet defends the African Civilization Society's acceptance of white donations for Black education, rebukes Mr. Downing's personal attacks, and pledges continued work to uplift Black children.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1864

Speech Celebrating the Emancipation of Maryland

Henry Highland Garnett celebrates Maryland's abolition of slavery, credits President Lincoln and Union soldiers for securing freedom, and urges gratitude, unity, and self-reliance among freed Black people.

Henry Highland Garnet ⬩ 1864

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Speech Denouncing the Fugitive Slave Law

Speech Regarding the Negative Impact of American Slavery

Speech Opposing the Fugitive Slave Law and the Participation of the Church in Support of Slavery

Speech in England Condemning American Slavery

The Sham Freedom of America

Speech Supporting African Colonization

Speech Regarding the Participation of the Church in Slavery

Speech on the Death of John Brown

Speech Denouncing Charles “Pat” O’Conor

Speech in Support of the African Civilization Society

Speech in Support of the African Aid Society

Speech Rejoicing That Slavery Was No Longer National, But Sectional

Speech Celebrating the End of Slavery in Washington, DC

Speech on Violence Against Free Persons of Color

Sermon on the Present War

Speech Regarding the Emancipation Proclamation

Speech Encouraging African American Men in New York to Enlist in the Army

Speech in Support of Equal Rights in the Military

Speech Defending the African Civilization Society

Speech Celebrating the Emancipation of Maryland

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