Sparkling Gems of Race Knowledge Worth Reading / A compendium of valuable information and wise suggestions that will inspire noble effort at the hands of every race-loving man, woman, and child.

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JOHN Q. ADAMS, CHICAGO ILL.

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Who was the first President of the Afro-American Press Association?

John Quincy Adams, editor of the "Appeal," was the first President of the Afro-American Press Association.

When did the Negro exodus take place?

In 1879-80, when about 7,000 colored people left the Southern States and settled in Kansas.

When did the last sale of slaves lake place?

In October, 1859, Pierce Butler, of Philadelphia, sold 988 slaves at the race track, Savannah, Ga., for $303,850.

How many Negro colleges in Mississippi?

There are ten colleges in Mississippi for the education of Negro youths, and they are all well filled with bright, progressive students, who are fitting themselves for intelligent, worthy leadership of the race.