KNYGA Paul J Polgar Standard-Bearers of Equality

Discover the groundbreaking work of Paul J. Polgar in Standard-Bearers of Equality, published by The University of North Carolina Press in 2019. This compelling hardback edition spans 352 pages and delves into the racially inclusive vision of America's first abolition movement. Polgar highlights the significant contributions of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society and the New York Manumission Society, along with their African American allies during the transformative post-Revolutionary era. Through meticulous research, he uncovers this coalition's comprehensive agenda aimed at achieving black freedom and equality. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of social justice and the fight against oppression, Standard-Bearers of Equality offers a profound insight into the early efforts that shaped the path toward racial equality in the United States. Immerse yourself in this essential exploration of a pivotal moment in American history.