The American Missionary -- Volume 34 No. 10 October 1880

This issue of The American Missionary highlights the continued efforts of the American Missionary Association (AMA) in advancing education and religious outreach among African American Indigenous and immigrant communities. Reports from mission schools and churches detail both progress and challenges with particular attention given to the resilience of students and educators in the face of economic hardship and social opposition. Testimonies from the field underscore the transformative power of education showing how literacy and vocational training equip individuals with the skills to improve their lives and communities. Appeals for financial aid emphasize the need for sustained donor support to expand these crucial efforts. Beyond educational initiatives the issue discusses broader themes of racial and social justice particularly in the post-Reconstruction South. Editorials warn of growing discrimination and advocate for stronger national commitment to civil rights and economic opportunities for marginalized groups. The AMA urges its readers to engage actively in missionary work support policy reforms and contribute to the cause of racial equality. Through a combination of personal narratives statistical reports and impassioned calls to action the issue reaffirms the associations mission to combat ignorance and injustice through faith and education.