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The Black Experience of the Revolution

with Herstorian Gracia Collins Rich

2026-07-20 19:00:00 2026-07-20 20:00:00 America/New_York The Black Experience of the Revolution We all learned about the American Revolution in school... Zoom -

Monday, July 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-20 19:00:00 2026-07-20 20:00:00 America/New_York The Black Experience of the Revolution We all learned about the American Revolution in school... Zoom -

We all learned about the American Revolution in school...

But, that was only part of the story!

Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar, Author and Avid Reader to our virtual stage will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence. Gracia discusses ALL things history and all things on the origins of the United States even if it is uncomfortable because she believes that that is what leads to a better understanding of this Country and why some things are the way they are. We hope you can join us for this fascinating and important conversation! Offered in collaboration with Ashland Public Library.

Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live, do not register with Zoom, but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. 

For teens & adults. Registration required to receive the Zoom link or recording. Please email Kate at kmcfadden@minlib.net with questions. 

About Gracia Collins Rich:

I’m Gracia and I LOVE HISTORY! I mean REALLY LOVE IT! My goal is that we can learn and grow together in the fascinating world of American History through the ALL-INCLUSIVE HISTORY that you will find on this site. For me, the real crux of what we know as “American History” is what we are taught about our foundation, the 17th through 19th centuries. So most history featured on these pages will reflect that time period. I have this saying, “I love the Why. I love beginnings, and here is where we find our beginning. What happened in these years brings us to today’s problems.” It all started here and we are going to find out how and why together. I look forward to sharing All-inclusive American History with you...

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