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James Forten was born in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia -
Job
At the age of 15 he he set off and joined the revolutionary war as a privateer on the royal Luis. -
Return
In 1784 he returned to Philly and resumed working as a privateer -
Business Manager
He takes over Bridges sail-making business, becoming one of the richest African americans in the country. -
Rally
He helps other African American Philadelphians rally against the state to stop the law which requires black people to register with the state -
Switch up
He once supported the American Colonization Society but now opposes it and now arguing for African Americans rights in the U.S. rather than emigration to africa. -
Leader
He ended up becoming the leading abolitionist, funding the Liberator and supported William Lloyd Garrison. -
Death
He passed away on March 4th in Philadelphia at the age of 75 leaving behind a legacy