David Walker (author)

David Walker was a 19th-century African American abolitionist, journalist, and author best known for his powerful pamphlet, "David Walker's Appeal" published in 1829. In this groundbreaking work, he called for the immediate abolition of slavery and urged enslaved people to fight for their freedom. Walker emphasized the moral and ethical injustices of slavery, directly challenging both enslavers and society. His ideas were revolutionary for their time, advocating for resistance and liberation, and they significantly influenced the abolitionist movement, making Walker a key figure in American history and the fight for civil rights.