Black and Indigenous Warriors of the Revolution | Newark News

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, a dedicated crew of reenactors from the First Rhode Island Regiment is bringing long-overlooked history to life—highlighting the crucial roles of Black and Indigenous soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Made up mostly of people of color, this unit fought for freedom, often under harsh conditions, and today’s reenactors, like Kevin Chapman—the only Black Revolutionary War reenactor unit in the nation—are traveling across the Northeast to ensure their stories are heard. They’re reminding everyone that people of color have always been central to this nation’s story, even when ignored or erased. With the milestone approaching, they’re making sure the full, unfiltered history gets its due. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/feaeaaa4bbcc9f4a