1. “Why weren’t we taught that thousands of Black soldiers fought in the American Revolution?”

Students want to know why figures like Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, and James Armistead Lafayette are missing from most textbooks.

2. “If Black soldiers fought for freedom in 1776, why did slavery continue for almost 100 more years?”

This question forces teachers to address the contradiction between American ideals and American reality.

3. “Why did the 54th Massachusetts have to fight for equal pay even while risking their lives in the Civil War?”

Students recognize injustice and want to understand how racism operated inside the Union Army.

4. “How could the Harlem Hellfighters be heroes in WWI but f ...