Black and white abolitionists work to pressure the Massachusetts legislature into passing the Personal Liberty Act which forbid state officials or facilities from being used in the apprehension of fugitive slaves. This This group is integrated and some members of the Freedom Association decide to switch to the new group. The Negro Abolition Society is formed with the mission of integrating Boston's public schools. Benjamin Roberts is a member, as are William C. Nell, John T. Hilton, and Lemuel Burr. All rights reserved.
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