Sept 24, 1786: Jupiter Hammon expressed his views on enslavement when he delivered his "Address to the Negroes of the State of New York" before the African Society. He advocated for obedience to masters and placing hope for ultimate freedom in God's judgment day; essentially arguing that enslaved people should remain faithful to their masters and trust in divine justice to end enslavement.
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"Jupiter Hammon, Orator." Historianspeaks, October 4, 2026. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/jupiter-hammon-orator.
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