Americans are ramping up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Independence. All kinds of events are happening throughout the Commonwealth around this significant anniversary. Working in partnership with the Virginia Beach History Museums, this edition of Another View discusses The Black Loyalists- enslaved and free persons of African descent who fought with the British during the Revolutionary War. Two descendants of Black Loyalists who made their way to Canada and freedom join in the discussion. Andrea Davis is a Nova Scotian born of Black Loyalist descent with deep ancestral ties to the black communities of Nova Scotia. She is Director of the Black Loyalist Heritage Center. Graham Nickerson can trace his lineage back to Black Loyalist settlers. He is currently working to help construct a clearer picture of Black Loyalist society. It's Another View History Lesson special 90-minute edition. You can hear this and all Another View Programs on demand on the show's page.
Black Loyalists in the American Revolution on Another View
