Unsung African American Who Fought to Defend the Declaration of Independence Revealed

Unsung African American Who Fought to Defend the Declaration of Independence Revealed

Extraordinarily rare items reveal that an African American man was the first person to die in The American Revolutionary War. Some of the First to Fight for American Independence were also African American. - July 16, 2020

The African American Experience, The Pride, The Prejudice, The Proof is in Sotheby’s NY Current Auction

The African American Experience, The Pride, The Prejudice, The Proof is in Sotheby’s NY Current Auction

"The Black Edison," Granville Woods 1880's papers; "Cumbo," The unsung African American patriot who fought for Independence, recognized by a Signer of The Declaration of Independence; Frederick Douglass' fiery eloquence, as expressed in his own 1852 newspaper; and 1930's lynching. 3 centuries of rare and raw Black historical documents, amongst other rare American history, currently at Sotheby's NY, through July 21. - July 15, 2020

Forgotten African American "Cumbo," a Son of Slavery Who Fought for the Declaration of Independence
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