| Full Name |
James Forten |
| Date of Birth |
1760 |
| Place of Birth |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Date of Death |
4 May 1832 |
| Place of Death |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Attended private school in Philadelphia. |
| Profession |
Sailmaker, businessman, abolitionist, civil rights activist. |
| Years of Activity |
Late 18th century - Early 19th century |
| Brief Information |
James Forten was a wealthy African American businessman and abolitionist in Philadelphia. He served in the Revolutionary War and later became a prominent leader in the anti-slavery movement, advocating for the immediate emancipation of enslaved people and equal rights for Black Americans. Forten was also a significant figure in civil rights, actively protesting against segregation and discriminatory laws. |