Colored Patriots of the American Revolution Connecticut and New York
Feb 15, 2020
Discover the crucial role of all-black military units from Connecticut during the Revolutionary War. Delve into the harrowing Groton Heights massacre and its impact on black soldiers. Uncover the overlooked heroism of African American soldiers, whose sacrifices were shamefully omitted from historical honors. The struggle for black voting rights in New York and the historical injustices faced by marginalized communities are also highlighted, urging recognition of their immense contributions to American history and democracy.
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Discrimination at Groton Heights
- William Nell shared a story about the Battle of Groton Heights and the discrimination against Black soldiers.
- Their names were placed last on the monument with a separating space.
Black Heroes at Groton Heights
- Jordan Freeman and Lambert Latham, two Black soldiers, fought bravely at Groton Heights.
- Freeman killed a major, and Latham avenged their commander's death despite receiving 33 bayonet wounds.
Slavery and the Negro Plot in New York
- New York had more enslaved people than most northern states, concentrated on Long Island.
- Nell discusses the "Negro Plot," a hysteria where enslaved people were falsely accused of arson and burned alive.