A.P.E. Academy

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast! In this episode we continue our history of African American service members in combat from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War. The War of 1812 proved to be a critical moment in the development of America into a global superpower. Once again, African Americans proved themselves as both patriotic and courageous on the field of battle and on the high seas. Enjoy!
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Sources:
1.Lord, Walter. The Dawn's Early Light: The War of 1812 and the Battle that Inspired Francis Scott Key to Write the Star-Spangled Banner.
2. Utt, Ronald. Ships of Oak, Guns of Iron: The War of 1812 and the Forging of the American Navy.
3. Office of the historian- United States Department of State

Welcome to the podcast. In this episode we finish up our discussion of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment during the American Revolution. Enjoy!
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IG: @apeacademypodcast (personal site) & @a.p.e.historypod (podcast)
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Sources
1. Museum of the American Revolution
2. Neil, William Cooper. The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution
3. Wiencek, Henry. An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America. 
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Welcome to the podcast. In this bonus episode we are sharing the stories of three African American infantrymen of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. Their resilience, fighting spirit, and patriotism reflected the black soldier's commitment to the lofty ideals of the American Revolution. Enjoy!!
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Sources:
-National Park Service
-Museum of the American Revolution 

Welcome to the podcast! This is the first episode in a two part series celebrating the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, also known as the "Black Regiment", of General George Washington's Continental Army. These men embodied the ideals of the American Revolution and fought bravely in multiple major battles throughout the war. Thank you for your support! 
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IG: @apeacademy podcast (personal) & a.p.e.historypod (NEW podcast profile)
TikTok: @apeacademy
Sources:
-Museum of the American Revolution
-Geake, Robert. From Slave to Soldier: The First Rhode Island Regiments in the American Revolution
-AmericanRevolution.org
-History.com
-National Park Service, "African Descended Soldiers at Ft. Schuyler & in the Mohawk Valley."

Happy Black History month!! This year, we will trace the prestigious combat service record of the African American soldier from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War. These selfless men and women fought and often died for America despite facing vicious racism and discrimination on the home front. 
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Welcome to the podcast!! On this episode we continue our discussion of the epic struggle over slavery's westward expansion. The armed conflict in Kansas between pro-slavery and free-state supporters aggregated the grievances between North and South and set the stage for war. 
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(Note: We experienced some minor interference while recording, please excuse any feedback you may hear) 

Welcome to the podcast!!! In this bonus episode, we discuss the economics of the domestic slave trade. Who profited? How did slavery become essential to the financial vitality of the South? What was the "Second Middle Passage." Tune in!
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Welcome to another episode. We will discuss the significance of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 with regards to the protection & westward expansion of slavery. Enjoy! 
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Happy New Year!! This is the first episode of season 3. This season we will discuss the Civil War and our collective memory of its causes and consequences. During this journey, we will discuss the historical stance of the two major political parties, Republican and Democrat, on the issue of slavery. 

Happy Juneteenth!! This episode celebrates the formal "death date" of slavery in America. Often overshadowed by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, Juneteenth is widely acknowledged as the day of jubilee for former slaves in Texas.