A review by audrarussellwrites
Black Heroes of the American Revolution by Burke Davis

5.0

I have always known that my people have contributed way more to this country's founding than history wishes to admit. This book, though short, gives a very good idea of the THOUSANDS of enslaved Africans who fought for a country that gave them no rights. Whether it was Crispus Attucks, whose actions ignited the revolution, or the many enslaved who served as spies and delivered information back to American troops that helped with the war, or the thousands who dug ditches and built roadways for companies to advance, this country's founding and its success, even to this day, is owed to Africans and Black Americans.

So many names of black people who were instrumental in the American Revolution are listed, and homage paid to the many more whose service went undocumented.

A great and somber read.