“Juvenile Concert”

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This notice in The Liberator advertises a “Juvenile Concert” by students at Primary School, No. 6, under the direction of Susan Paul. Some of the songs listed were well-known hymns and abolitionist tunes. These concerts “advanced the abolitionist cause, denounced racial prejudice, and celebrated black intellectual achievement.”

Questions to Consider

1. Look up some of the hymns listed in the notice. Are there common themes among the hymns?
2. Why would children’s concerts be an effective way to support the anti-slavery movement and protest racial discrimination?