Colored Patriots of the American Revolution

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Familiar with the name Crispus Attucks? The first black casualty in the Revolutionary War? That was because William C. Nell took the time to do the meticulous research to record the stories of patriotic black Americans who helped secure their country's freedom and independence. This podcast takes you through a forgotten chapter in black history. You'll hear the stories of fascinating men and women who showed generosity, courage, and bravery worthy of our remembrance. Support this podcast:...

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Delaware and Maryland

Mar 7th, 2020 8:19 PM

Learn about one of the men you've seen in the painting of the Crossing of the Delaware, but probably never noticed. Also, we learn about Benjamin Banneker, who helped design the District of Columbia and taught himself math and astronomy. Learn more about me: https://www.prevailthefilm.com/ https://www.bereketkelile.com/ Music in this episode: R U Mine - Arctic Monkeys Better at making time - De Lux Hurricane Season - Trombone Shorty --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coloredpatriots/support

New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Feb 26th, 2020 3:41 PM

Learn about a black patriot who was an entrepreneur, inventor, and philanthropist with a fortune that made him one of the wealthiest men in America. Also, did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar steal my idea? Learn more about me: https://www.prevailthefilm.com/ https://www.bereketkelile.com/ Music in this episode: Holiday - Electric Guest Beggin' - Madcon Hold on I'm coming - Welshley Arms --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coloredpatriots/support

Connecticut and New York

Feb 15th, 2020 7:14 AM

Learn about the all-black units that Connecticut mustered, the Massacre of Groton Heights, and the effort disenfranchise black voters in New York. Further reading: THE QUEST FOR BLACK VOTING RIGHTS IN NEW YORK STATE https://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/government-law-center/Documents/The-Quest-for-Black-Voting-Rights-Liebman.pdf Learn more about me: https://www.prevailthefilm.com/ https://www.bereketkelile.com/ Music in this episode: When they fight, They fight - Generationals Freeze me - Death from Above Feel Good - Muse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coloredpatriots/support

New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island

Feb 5th, 2020 8:01 AM

We learn about the first black man to be ordained a minister--and who pastors a white congregation. We also look at the first unit of black recruits and integrated troops. Learn more about me: https://www.prevailthefilm.com/ https://www.bereketkelile.com/ Music in this episode: Little bit of feel good - Jamie Liddell Take control - Smokey Joe & The Kid (Feat. Mysdiggi) Safari strut - Whitefield Brothers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coloredpatriots/support

Massachusetts

Jan 31st, 2020 6:37 AM

We look at Crispus Attucks, Seymour Burr, Deborah Gannett, and Primus Hall. Learn more about me: https://www.prevailthefilm.com/ https://www.bereketkelile.com/ Music in this episode: Take control - Smokey Joe & The Kid, feat. Mysdiggi You ain't no good - The Bamboos Dreams - Beck --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coloredpatriots/support

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