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15 de jun. de 2023 · James Forten was a decolonizer, feminist, father, husband, and craftsman extraordinaire, an organizer, a leader of the elite free community of African Americans.
11 de mar. de 2021 · When he died at age 75, March 4, 1842, there was a massive turnout for his funeral in Philadelphia. “When James Forten died,” Bolden wrote, “he left behind an exemplary family, a sizable ...
22 de feb. de 2024 · A family connection helps continue the legacy of Philadelphia native James Forten 02:44. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- One of Philadelphia's most influential Black men is finally getting his due.
7 de nov. de 2020 · Charlotte Forten was born into a prominent Black American family in Philadelphia. Her father, Robert, was the son of James Forten (1766-1842), was a businessman and anti-enslavement activist who was a leader in Philadelphia’s free Black community, and his wife, also named Charlotte, identified in census records as “mulatto.”
3 de abr. de 2024 · James Forten (September 2, 1766 – March 4, 1842) was an African-American abolitionist and wealthy businessman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born free in the city, he became a sailmaker after the American Revolutionary War. Following an apprenticeship, he became the foreman and bought the sail loft when his boss retired.
13 de jun. de 2023 · All of this would make a great museum exhibit in its own right, but this is far from the end of the story of James Forten. By the 1790s, Forten had steadily climbed through the ranks at Bridges’ loft to be head foreman and then manager of the business. His abilities, knowledge and leadership were proven.
13 de feb. de 2018 · James Forten was born on September 2, 1766 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was born a free black man. Over the course of his lifetime, he made significant impact upon the fortunes of the American capitalist system and the livelihood of his contemporaries. He was the son of Thomas and Sarah Forten and was the grandson of slaves.
