Formed 1826 in Boston, the Massachusetts General Colored Association's sole purpose was to fight against slavery and racism. It was established by members of the city's Black Freemasons. Of those members, Thomas Dalton, William G. Nell, and James G. Barbadoes are elected to president, vice president and secretary respectively. Other founding members included Walker Lewis of Lowell. […]
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