The First National Negro Convention was held on August 20, 1830, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This event was a significant moment in African American history, as it marked the first time that Black leaders from different parts of the United States came together to discuss issues affecting African Americans, particularly the problems of slavery and discrimination.

The convention brought together prominent Black leaders, abolitionists, and intellectuals, who sought to address the political, social, and economic challenges faced by African Americans. The key agenda of the convention was to unite Black people to advocate for their rights, including the abolition of slavery, the promotion of education, and the establishment of a strong, self-supporting community.

Some of the key figures involved in the convention included Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and James Forten, a wealthy African American businessman and abolitionist. The convention played a crucial role in organizing African Americans for future political activism and the abolitionist movement, setting the stage for later events such as the founding of the National Negro Convention Movement and the American Anti-Slavery Society.

Though the First National Negro Convention did not have immediate widespread success, it contributed to the growing national dialogue on racial issues, and helped to lay the groundwork for later civil rights movements.