David Walker

David Walker was an influential African American abolitionist, born in 1785. He is best known for his powerful pamphlet, "David Walker's Appeal," published in 1829, which called for the end of slavery and urged enslaved people to resist their oppression. Walker's writing emphasized the injustices of slavery and the need for African Americans to fight for their rights. His bold ideas and passionate rhetoric made a significant impact on the abolitionist movement, inspiring both enslaved people and free Black individuals to seek freedom and equality. Walker died under mysterious circumstances in 1830, but his legacy endures as a symbol of resistance against oppression.