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Summary Of Why Establish This Paper By Ann Shadd Cary

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1854 was a critical time for African American voices in North American media. Nearing the end of slavery, the public perception of Black Americans were greatly affected by written works Americans consumed. Since Black Americans were denied the rights of education, their stories where largely untold or twisted to fit an oppressive narrative. In “Why Establish This Paper”, African American author Ann Shadd Cary uses optimistic tones, pathos, and rhetorical questions to persuade readers to support Black voices and media. Ann Shadd Cary heavily relies on her optimistic tone throughout the essay. For example, when discussing America, she describes it as a “great country” that allows its citizens to “grow with it; as it improves and progresses”

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