Colored Female Religious and Moral Society facts for kids
The Colored Female Religious and Moral Society was an important group started by African American women in 1818. They formed a club in Salem, Massachusetts, to support each other and their community. This society helped women during a time when many African Americans faced challenges.
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About the Colored Female Religious and Moral Society
The Colored Female Religious and Moral Society was a type of women's club. These clubs were groups where women came together to work on important causes. They often focused on helping their communities. This society was founded in 1818 by about forty women.
What Was Their Mission?
The women of the society created their own set of rules, called a constitution. This constitution explained how the group would work. It was even published in a newspaper called The Liberator. This newspaper was famous for fighting against slavery.
The members promised to "be charitably watchful over each other." This meant they would look out for and support each other. They also had a rule to keep their meetings private.
How Did They Help Others?
The society was based on religious beliefs. But they also did practical work to help people. They provided "sickness and death benefits." This means they offered financial help to members and their families when someone was sick or passed away. This kind of support was very important in the 1800s.
Who Were the Members?
Many of the women in the society were "Christian propertied elite." This means they were African American women who owned property and were respected in their community. Their leadership helped the society make a big difference. In 1833, the society was restarted after its membership had become smaller.
