The New York State Convention of Colored Citizens was a series of colored convention events active from 1840 until 1891 in various cities in New York state.
[2] The Albany convention was held on August 18–20, 1840, and discussed a number of topics including politics, race relations, and the state of African-American businesses.
[3][4] The 1857 New York State Convention of Colored Citizens was held on September 23–24, 1857 at Spring Street Hall in New York City, with chair Rev.
[5] Topics varied and included ending slavery with a focus on southern states, and current issues facing Black Americans in New York state.
[5] Attendees of the 1857 event included abolitionist Jeremiah Powers, Willis Augustus Hodges, and Rev.