Prince Estabrook: Black Patriot's Fight for Freedom

0:00On April 18th, this Saturday, Lexington Miniman are reenacting the battle of Lexington's anniversary, shining light on Prince Estebruch and enslaved. Black man who fought alongside white neighbors on April 19th, 1775. He took a musk ball to the shoulder, but bounced back to serve eight years in the militia and continental army. As the nation's 2050th birthday nears, programs nationwide are elevating patriots of color through museum shows, films, and talks. Shifting from the usual focus on white icons like Washington and Revere. Historians point out this fuller picture reveals black soldiers at Concord, Lexington, and Bunker Hill, plus women's key support roles. The National Park Service tallies over 5,500 black and indigenous fighters on the Patriot side by war's end amid slavery in every colony. These efforts face pushback, like past orders to censor slavery and civil rights exhibits. But experts say ignoring contributions, fuels biases that overlook communities of color today, in politics, and economics.

1:06Massachusetts grants are fueling black heritage trails, spotlight exhibits on crispus adults in Salem, poor, and a new Boston show on 26. Diverse revolutionaries opening next week, ensuring their legacies keep inspiring the fight for a complete American story. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today.