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Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

In 1776, the Founders’ promise of “all men are created equal” remained distant for many. Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.
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Schedule

  • Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War: TVSS: Iconic

    Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

    Monday
    Jun 29

    1 Hour

    Following the stories of enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.
  • Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War: TVSS: Iconic

    Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

    Tuesday
    Jun 30

    1 Hour

    Following the stories of enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.

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