Theodore S. Wright was born in1797 to free parents. He was an African American abolitionist and minister located in New York City. Theodore was a influential leader, ivy league graduate and antislavery abolitionist. He was the first African American to attend Princeton Theological seminary, which he graduated from in 1829.
Theodore was most respected for the influential speeches he delivered. He traveled through regions delivering speeches of empowerment to all races, mostly focusing on African Americans. Wright’s two most influential speeches were ‘The Progress of the anti-slavery” and “Prejudice Against the Colored Man”. He also wrote speeches for the infamous William Lloyd Garrison.
Wright graduated from Princeton Seminary in 1828
Theodore was most respected for the influential speeches he delivered. He traveled through regions delivering speeches of empowerment to all races, mostly focusing on African Americans. Wright’s two most influential speeches were ‘The Progress of the anti-slavery” and “Prejudice Against the Colored Man”. He also wrote speeches for the infamous William Lloyd Garrison.
Wright graduated from Princeton Seminary in 1828