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Category Archives: African-American
Phillis Wheatley: American Poet
The American Revolution was loaded with contradictions, perhaps none more glaring than the notion of fighting for individual liberty while slavery was so deeply embedded in the rebelling colonies. To truly understand the American Revolution, it’s necessary to wrestle with … Continue reading
Posted in African-American, Civilian, Personalities, Slavery, Uncategorized
Tagged Black History Month, Literature, Phillis Wheatley, Poetry
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Review: Standing in Their Own Light: African-American Patriots in the American Revolution
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian Bill Backus to the blog. Fighting for Independence, Patriots commonly argued they were combating an attempt by the English Crown to reduce the American colonies to slavery. The irony that most leaders crowing … Continue reading
Posted in African-American, Book Review, Memory
Tagged 1781, 1st Rhode Island, African Americans, American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Battle of Pines Bridge, Bill Backus, British, British Army, Continental, Continental Army, Deep South, John Laurens, Laurens Family, Patriots
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