African Americans in the Civil War

African Americans in the Civil War.  Dr. Alicestyne Turley presents a fascinating story of African Americans, both enslaved and free, who put it all on the line in their effort to bring to freedom to all.  This presentation on the role of black Kentuckians in particular who individually lived extraordinary lives and collectively made a difference in this tragic war.  Dr. Turley is the Freedom Story Project Director for the International Storytelling Center in Clay City, Kentucky and a member of the Kentucky Speakers Bureau.  This presentation is made possible by the Kentucky Humanities Council and its various generous sponsors.