From Charleston to Philadelphia: The Grimké Sisters and Their Legacy

Despite being born into a wealthy, slave owning family in Charleston, sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimké would go onto to become some of the first female abolitionists in American history. After converting to Quakerism and moving to Philadelphia, the Grimké sisters became prominent anti-slavery and women’s rights advocates against several odds.

Launching the Liberator

This week marks the inaugural release of The Liberator, a hugely influential abolitionist newspaper published by William Lloyd Garrison.

Aaron KillianJanuary 2, 2015William Lloyd Garrison, The Liberator, The Civil War, Newspaper, Slavery, AbolitionComment