History
Sewing together the stories of Colorado’s Japanese American history
This comprehensive Colorado Japanese Women’s Quilt Project collects the quilts of over 80 Japanese-American families in Colorado.
Broken Promises And Black Revolutionary War Soldiers
In the Margins covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place.
Broken Promises And Black Revolutionary War Soldiers
Season 1 Episode 12 | 10m 52s | CC
What were the promises made by the Continental and British armies to the thousands of Black soldiers during the American Revolution and what were the the actual outcomes of those promises? Through the Black soldier experiences, we uncover the broken promises, the United States’ paradoxical commitment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and the fight for abolition that followed the Revo
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Owl Club exhibit spotlights Black excellence amid national efforts to censor Black history
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