Standing in Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution Apparel edited by Thomas S

edited by Thomas S

s while attending the High School of Art & Design

such as Leonard Freed

Bracelet measures 6

The Line captures the soul of iconic skylines

Standing in Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution Apparel edited by Thomas SThe Revolutionary War involved more than the fight against British rule; it also sparked a quieter but crucial struggle for African American freedom. Thousands of Black soldiers fought for independence, yet their service went largely unrecognized due to scarce records. In Standing in Their Own Light, Judith L. Van Buskirk restores these veterans to history, showing how their wartime sacrifices helped challenge slavery, shape abolitionist thought, and