Philip Alexander Bell
New York,NY
Summary
Passionate Abolitionists with 50 years of diverse experience energizing marginalized citizens to become productive society members. Creative problem-solver with proven success at fixing broken social systems and enabling long-lasting community changes. Relentless advocate for social change with focus on equipping community members to manage and perpetuate improvements.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
Work History
Organizer
Equal Rights League
San Francisco , CA
1876.04 - 1885.04
- Lobbied politicians across party lines to support African American opportunities
Owner/Editor
The Elevator
San Francisco , CA
1865.04 - 1876.04
- Demanded California legislators approve the proposed Reconstruction-era constitutional amendments acknowledging black citizenship and suffrage rights
- Regularly editorialized on behalf of expanding black children’s educational opportunities
Co-Editor
The Pacific Appeal
San Francisco , CA
1860.01 - 1865.03
Owner/Operator
Colored Employment Agency
New York , NY
1850.01 - 1860.01
- Assisted African Americans in need of work, some of whom may have been “fugitive” slaves
Abolitionist
Colored Citizens Convention
New York , NY
1839.01 - 1850.01
- Attended and spoke on topics at conferences related to the cause
- Champion of citizenship, the abolition of slavery, and suffrage for African Americans
Owner/Editor-in-Chief
The Weekly Advocate/The Colored American
New York , NY
1837.01 - 1839.01
Agent
The Liberator
New York , NY
1831.01 - 1837.01
- Outspoken voice on a variety of social and political of issues including abolition, suffrage, and the protection of fugitive slaves
Education
African Free School
New York, NYSkills
- Community Engagement
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Story shaping
- Interviewing skills
- Event coverage
- Keen eye for detail
- Candidate Sourcing
- Client management
- Recruitment
Timeline
African Free School
Organizer
Equal Rights League
1876.04 - 1885.04
Owner/Editor
The Elevator
1865.04 - 1876.04
Co-Editor
The Pacific Appeal
1860.01 - 1865.03
Owner/Operator
Colored Employment Agency
1850.01 - 1860.01
Abolitionist
Colored Citizens Convention
1839.01 - 1850.01
Owner/Editor-in-Chief
The Weekly Advocate/The Colored American
1837.01 - 1839.01
Agent
The Liberator
1831.01 - 1837.01
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