The Northern Star and Freedom's Advocate
@nsfa.bsky.social
Anti-slavery & pro-democracy newspaper based in Albany, NY
Last issue 1/2/1843 ~ Next issue 6/19/2025
Crowd-sourced news & advocacy journalism
Dedicated to liberty, equality & reform
Suggested donation ~ $1.75 per issue / truth-seekers read for free
Last issue 1/2/1843 ~ Next issue 6/19/2025
Crowd-sourced news & advocacy journalism
Dedicated to liberty, equality & reform
Suggested donation ~ $1.75 per issue / truth-seekers read for free
On January 2, 1843, an abolitionist & temperance newspaper named The Northern Star & Freedmen's Advocate published its final issue.
Despite the (unfortunate) need for its public service -- especially as a mass media wing for the Albany, NY leg of the Underground Railroad -- it went dormant.
Despite the (unfortunate) need for its public service -- especially as a mass media wing for the Albany, NY leg of the Underground Railroad -- it went dormant.
April 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM
On January 2, 1843, an abolitionist & temperance newspaper named The Northern Star & Freedmen's Advocate published its final issue.
Despite the (unfortunate) need for its public service -- especially as a mass media wing for the Albany, NY leg of the Underground Railroad -- it went dormant.
Despite the (unfortunate) need for its public service -- especially as a mass media wing for the Albany, NY leg of the Underground Railroad -- it went dormant.