From the initial sparks of revolution in Boston to the climactic Siege of Yorktown and beyond, this special paints a comprehensive picture of the African American experience during the Revolutionary War. Hear the story of the war within the revolution through the eyes of some of the most crucial and significant African American figures of our country's foundation including Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, Phillis Wheatley, and James Armistead Lafayette. Features NBA legend, best-selling author, and esteemed activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

This documentary takes viewers through an evolution of African American involvement over the course of the Civil War through the stories of some of the most crucial and significant figures of the day including Harriet Tubman, Robert Smalls, Frederick Douglass, the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and the most celebrated regiment of black soldiers during the Civil War, the famed 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.

The incredible story of the Nations' first all-Black peacetime regiments who fought to expand America's presence in the West, protect the National Parks, and defend the U.S. on foreign soil. Narrated by Blair Underwood, this special will bring to light the remarkable story of this unknown army of African American soldiers whose stories have been ignored by history. Featuring sit-down interviews with military experts, historians, and Buffalo Soldier descendants, and supported with historic photography, documents, and original illustrations.

African Americans have fought bravely for America throughout our history. But sadly, until recently, they haven't received deserved commendations.     

Discover the emotional American story of the Buffalo Soldiers who helped liberate Tuscany in World War II and then returned to a Jim Crow America. An Italian eyewitness recalls, "We were starving. They came down the mountain and freed us and took care of us.

Reviews the emerging truth about African Americans in the U.S. armed forces, which up until the 20th century, were integrated except for the officer corps. We'll focus on WWII using Department of Defense archives and interviews with soldiers, sailors, and airmen who fought against racism and foreign enemies.

1.2 million African Americans served in World War II in some capacity, and although largely forgotten by history, nearly 2,000 African Americans were among the troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy. For the first time ever, seven of these forgotten heroes tell their stories. We will examine the African American contribution to the Normandy invasion.

A group of African American men who fought and died for the country that discriminated against them, during WWII, the 761st Tank Battalion made history as the first all-black tank unit to see combat. And like the Tuskegee Airmen, they proved they were as competent as any soldier in the U.S. military. Over the course of 183 days on the front, the 761st helped liberate more than 30 towns under Nazi control. Collectively they were awarded 11 Silver Stars, 70 Bronze Stars, 250 Purple Hearts, and a Medal of Honor.