Black Revolutionary War Reenactors Want to Set the Record Straight

[HAB911]

I joined up with the black Revolutionary War heroes who are taking back our history, one reenactment at a time.

By Messiah Rhodes

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/black-revolutionary-war-reenactors-want-to-set-the-record-straight

[heaven05]

1. thank you for more truth

of us having "Strength for the Fight" in ALL conflicts of this nation both internally and externally. Love the reality in photos...muskets, uniforms ect:...

[tazkcmo]

2. AA's were very involved in the revolution.

The British promised them their freedom so some crossed over while others fought for independence (when given the chance by slave owners) and others remained on the side lines.

African American veterans served with distinction in all of our wars and have earned their place in our society through payment in blood, life and limb even in the face of active, violent, white resistance. I'm proud to have served with many and I salute them all.

[gladium et scutum]

3. The author is not quite correct in one statement

"It wasn't until the Korean War that integrated units were formally included as part of the United States Armed Forces". I know the emphasis of the article was the inclusion of African Americans in the Revolutionary Army. However the ships of the United States Navy sailed with African American crewmen from the Revolution until today. Before the Civil War, African American sailors were paid the same as their white counter parts. The could become trained in a wide variety of shipboard skills. They could be promoted to petty officer in their rates. They became Chief Petty Officers in those rates. It wasn't until the Wilson Administration that African Americans were restricted in the ratings that they could serve in while in our Navy.