Constitution and by-laws of the Anglo-African Mutual Improvement and Aid Association of Nova Scotia

“Whereas, it is perfectly consistent with the dictates of prudence and the interests of self-preservation, that men, for their mutual support and protection, and the advancement of their interests, should form themselves into an Association, thereby giving unto themselves that strength and importance belonging to Unity.

Therefore, We, the Colored Men of Nova Scotia, have unanimously agreed to form ourselves into an Association to guard and cherish our social rights, and advance our Financial as well as our Political interests…”

“It shall be the duty of the Committee on Political Action to watch narrowly the Civic and Political arena, confer with, and lay before all Candidates for Civic or Political honors who many appeal to them individually or collectively for support, this Association, its objects, and our being debarred, as a people, from several public offices which we are capable of filling, and other privileges that we are justly entitled to as ratepayers.”

Anglo-African Mutual Improvement and Aid Association of Nova Scotia. Constitution And By-laws of the Anglo-African Mutual Improvement And Aid Association of Nova Scotia. [Halifax, N.S.?: s.n., 18. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/aeu.ark:/13960/t7dr4207r