Black Founders of the Revolution | Richmond News

A new PBS documentary, “Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War,” uncovers the forgotten heroism of Black patriots like Abraham Skipwith, one of Richmond’s first Black homeowners and “The Founding Father of Jackson Ward.” As America prepares for its 250th anniversary, filmmakers partner with The JXN Project to spotlight Skipwith’s journey—from freedom to literacy to home ownership—showcasing how his life embodies the very ideals of liberty and opportunity that fueled the Revolution. This powerful film reveals that hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Black Americans fought for those same freedoms during the war, urging us to rewrite history with a more inclusive lens. 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/c84c59f2c54aaeda