The Black Regiment That Turned the Tide in the American Revolution

The American Revolution was a fight not only for political freedom but also a precursor to the struggle for racial equality in the United States. Among the unsung heroes of the war were the soldiers of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, a unit made up largely of African Americans and Native Americans. Known as the “Black Regiment,” this force embodied the complexities of the Revolution, challenging the entrenched social structures of slavery while fighting for a nation that had not yet recognized their humanity …