The American Missionary — Volume 39, No. 02, February, 1885

"The American Missionary — Volume 39, No. 02, February, 1885" by Various is a periodical from the late 1800s that shines a light on missionary work and social matters concerning African Americans and Native Americans. It dives into the work of the American Missionary Association, covering their push for better education and living conditions for these groups after they were freed. Right away, the editors talk about money troubles for the missions, why education and health care are so important for newly freed people, and how missionaries are fighting for fairness. They also point out the crazy prejudice against teachers in African American schools and stress the need for practical job skills and healthy learning environments to help these communities rise up and take care of themselves.