#blackhistorypoll - David Walker (1789–1830) was born free in North Carolina and is best known for his fiery 1829 pamphlet, An Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World. In it, he directly challenged the racist claims in Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia, uplifted the greatness of African history, and boldly called for resistance against slavery.
Walker wrote his Appeal while living in Boston, but before that, he lived in Charleston, South Carolina—at the same time Denmark Vesey was organizing his 1822 rebellion. Some historians believe Walker may have been involved in the planning. Could Walker have played a role in Vesey’s plot? Let us know 👇🏾
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#blackhistorypoll - David Walker (1789–1830) was born free in North Carolina and is best known for his fiery 1829 pamphlet, An Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World. In it, he directly challenged the racist claims in Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia, uplifted the greatness of African history, and boldly called for resistance against slavery.
Walker wrote his Appeal while living in Boston, but before that, he lived in Charleston, South Carolina—at the same time Denmark Vesey was organizing his 1822 rebellion. Some historians believe Walker may have been involved in the planning. Could Walker have played a role in Vesey’s plot? Let us know 👇🏾
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