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The significant role African Americans played in the War for Independence cannot be disputed. African Americans served with distinction for the American cause from the opening engagements at Lexington and Concord to the climactic siege of Yorktown eight years later. The 5 men killed that day are often referred to as the first casualties of the American Revolution. The name Crispus Attucks deserves a place on the honor roll of African American heroes. Among the protesters was Crispus Attucks, a 6-foot-2-inch sailor of African and Native American descent who had escaped slavery more than two decades earlier. Attucks found himself on the front line, and when the soldiers opened fire, he was the first to fall, hit by two bullets in the chest. Below are the stories of several exceptional African American figures—a martyr, a poet and a double agent among them—whose crucial contributions to the conflict have been remembered to history. Crispus Attucks stands as a foundational figure in American history, embodying the courage and sacrifice that define true patriotism. Attucks was the first person to lose his life in the Boston Massacre of 1770. He is rightfully honored as the inaugural martyr for American independence. From the first shots of the American Revolutionary War until the ultimate victory at Yorktown, black men significantly contributed to securing independence for the United States from Great Britain. Lemuel Haynes (1753-1833) America’s first abolitionist writer. In July 1776, Lemuel Haynes, a free Black man with a white mom and a Black dad, was a soldier in George Washington’s Continental Stealing the show as the African king in 2016's "Captain America: Civil War," Boseman gets his chance to double down this year, first in "Black Panther" and later in "Avengers: Infinity War This arresting crime-action masterpiece resonates with fans through its high-octane chases, impeccable acting, and examination of African-American inner-city life. With its profound look at the devastating impact of drugs and crime, New Jack City solidified its iconic status, making it a must-watch Black action film. Michael Jai White is an American actor and martial artist who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, having starred as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn. White portrayed Jax Briggs in Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011 Independence Day (1996) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. first assistant director: second unit / second second African Americans fought on both sides the American Revolution, the Patriot cause for independence as well as in the British army, in order to achieve their freedom from enslavement. [1] It is estimated that 20,000 African Americans joined the British cause, which promised freedom to enslaved people, as Black Loyalists. In 2000, he was voted African Man of the Millennium by listeners to the BBC World Service, being described by the BBC as a "Hero of Independence", and an "International symbol of freedom as the leader of the first black African country to shake off the chains of colonial rule." [254] [255] Now most famous as a traitor to the American cause, General Benedict Arnold began the Revolutionary War as one of its earliest heroes, helping lead rebel forces in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga Known as "The Harlem Hellfighters," it was the first African American regiment to serve with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Front Row, left to right: Private "Eagle Eye," Ed. Attucks—a man of African and Native American descent—was the first American colonist to die in a confrontation with British troops at the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770. So, as we celebrate Independence Day, let's remember and honor the incredible American hero who showed us that the sky is not the limit, but just the beginning of our great journey. Conclusion. Celebrating Independence Day isn't just about fireworks and barbecues, it's about honoring the heroes who fought and continue to fight for our freedom. Crispus Attucks became one among five victims gunned down that night; yet his death bore more significance than mere statistics on paper it ignited sentiments across colonies striving toward independence! Crispus Attucks has been immortalized as the first casualty of the American Revolutionary War and the first African American hero. He was in the front line of a group 50 patriots defying British troops when suddenly shots were fired. Book low fares to destinations around the world and find the latest deals on airline tickets, hotels, car rentals and vacations at aa.com. As an AAdantage member you earn miles on every trip and everyday spend.
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