James Forten was an American abolitionist, activist and businessman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An early Black Patriot, and a staunch supporter of American independence, he was perhaps one of the most prominent Black leaders of the post colonial era. He is often referred to as one of America's "Black Founding Fathers."
- Occupation
- entrepreneur, abolitionist
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 2, 1766
- Died
- March 4, 1842
