Watch Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

Uncover the stories of Black Americans who fought to define democracy during the Revolution. In 1776, the promise that "all men are created equal" did not extend to many enslaved and free Black people. Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War traces how they pursued liberty--through service, resistance, and the courts--for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War is a 2026 documentary with a runtime of 55 minutes.