African American Soldiers in the Civil War
At an event sponsored by the Close Up Foundation, Scholars spoke to students about the role played by African American soldiers during the C… read more
At an event sponsored by the Close Up Foundation, Scholars spoke to students about the role played by African American soldiers during the Civil War. They also talked about the practice of historians and how black soldiers have been portrayed or ignored by mainstream history. Following their remarks they answered questions from the students. close
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