Proceedings of the First State Convention of the Colored Citizens of the State of California: Held at Sacramento Nov 20th 21st, and 22d, in the Colored Methodist Church (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

California State Convention Of Colored Citizens

9780656163090: Proceedings of the First State Convention of the Colored Citizens of the State of California: Held at Sacramento Nov 20th 21st, and 22d, in the Colored Methodist Church (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656163097 ISBN 13: 9780656163090

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Historic record of the first state convention by California’s colored citizens, exploring rights, education, and civic voice

This nonfiction account captures the proceedings, debates, and resolutions from a landmark gathering. It presents the tone, tactics, and stakes as delegates work toward equal rights and a stronger community role in California.

From parliamentary questions to published plans, the text shows how leaders aimed to formalize a permanent organization, address white citizens, and build broad support for citizenship and education. It also includes proposals for a State Press and for the community to claim its place within the state’s political and cultural life.

The formation of a permanent organization and the officers’ slate
Debates over wording and audience for addresses to white citizens
Reports and recommendations on a state press and a shared newspaper
Calls for full citizenship rights, education for children, and broader civic participation
Reflections on unity, patriotism, and responsible leadership in a divided era

Ideal for readers of civil rights history, 19th‑century American reform, and California’s social evolution, this edition offers a window into how a community organized, argued, and planned for its future.

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