Henceforth and Forever Free: The African American Press and Emancipation in the District of Columbia.

The important role played by the African American press and its meaningful contributions, in relation to the passing of the Emancipation Bill in the District of Columbia, have not been sufficiently researched and historically assessed. This research documents public opinion during the emancipation era in Washington, D.C. through the use African American newspapers and periodicals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]