Black Loyalists and the Fight for Freedom | Virginia Beach News

In 1776, Lord Dunmore fled Virginia as the last royal governor, sparking chaos and a massive slave uprising as he offered freedom to enslaved people who joined his British forces. Facing disease and patriot resistance, Dunmore’s fleet sailed south, carrying Black loyalists seeking liberty — many of whom would later settle in Canada, Britain, or even found Freetown, Sierra Leone. Their fight mirrors America’s founding ideals, revealing that true freedom has always been a perilous, global struggle. 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/f3e7e9c489b4c49c