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"The Colored National Convention Held at Nashville, April 5, 6, and 7," Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, May 6, 1876.

"The Colored National Convention Held at Nashville, April 5, 6, and 7,"
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, May 6, 1876.

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One of the numerous state and national conventions held during Reconstruction, this meeting, held in Nashville, served as a forum at which African-Americans demanded equal rights, education, and economic opportunities.

"The Colored National Convention Held at Nashville, April 5, 6, and 7," Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, May 6, 1876.

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A New Birth of Freedom: Reconstruction During the Civil War The Meaning of Freedom: Black and White Responses to Slavery From Free Labor to Slave Labor Rights and Power: The Politics of Reconstruction Introduction The Ending of Reconstruction Epilogue Additional Resources Credits for this Exhibit