
Part One: The Battle of Negro Fort: Florida's Maroon Community
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The Surprising Heroes of Negro Fort
This chapter of the podcast episode explores the history of Negro Fort, a place many people are unfamiliar with. It discusses the diverse group of individuals who resided in the fort, including black ex-slaves from the US and Africa, living in the Spanish colony but representing the British flag. It highlights the surprising role of the British Empire as the hero, which is even more prominent than the American president who serves as the main antagonist.
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