19th-century young women Three unidentified Black young women or teenagers, c. 1870s. The young woman in the center is holding a large book or box on her lap. (more) Freedom’s Journal Letter to the Editor letter by Matilda, primary source Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freedoms-Journal-Letter-to-the-Editor Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freedoms-Journal-Letter-to-the-Editor Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 24, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Freedom’s Journal—with its masthead slogan “Righteousness Exalteth a Nation,”—was the first Black-owned and operated weekly newspaper in the United States. The paper served not only as a forum for the abolitionist sentiments of educated African Americans but also as an official sounding board for the average African American whose views heretofore had seldom been published. The August 10, 1827, issue of the paper carried the letter transcribed below, in which an anonymous author, “Matilda,” made a plea for female education. It is noteworthy not only as one of the earliest written entreaties for women’s rights made by a Black woman, ...(100 of 557 words)

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