Approximately 5,000 to 6,000 African Americans served in the Colonial Forces; an estimated 20,000 served with the British Forces.
Approximately 5,000 to 6,000 African Americans served in the Colonial Forces; an estimated 20,000 served with the British Forces. Prince Simbo was a Revolutionary War Patriot who fought for his country’s liberty, while many remained enslaved. #VeteransDay #APeoplesJourney pic.twitter.com/MT9RyZE8Vz
— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) November 11, 2018
