Blacks in the American Revolutionary War

Recorded on the eve of the 200th anniversary of the American revolutionary war, Jean Brannon highlights the indispensable role that black men—both slaves and free—played in securing America’s freedom. As soldiers, sailors, messengers, doctors and relief workers, African-Americans received significant acclaim for their contributions, though the irony of it rings clear as one war veteran states: "Liberty is dear to my heart, I cannot endure the thought that my countrymen should be slaves."

Track Listing

101	Introduction, Phyllis Wheatley Jean Brannon	06:20
102	Chrispus Attucks Jean Brannon	03:34
103	Black Soldiers Jean Brannon	04:42
201	Black Valor Jean Brannon	03:24
202	Black Sailors Jean Brannon	01:57
203	Black Achievers Jean Brannon	05:50