Army Life in a Black Regiment

Thomas Wentworth Higginson
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Explore the extraordinary stories of courage and resilience as we delve into the experiences of the First South Carolina Volunteers, a trailblazing regiment composed of formerly enslaved individuals who fought for their freedom during the Civil War. This podcast highlights the profound themes of bravery, identity, and the struggle for recognition that these soldiers faced as they navigated the complexities of army life in a turbulent era. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that sheds light on the multifaceted narratives surrounding this pivotal moment in American history. Listeners are invited to engage with a rotating collection of works that explore the rich tapestry of experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black soldiers in a segregated military. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the past and inspire reflection on the present. Discover a new book with every episode and deepen your understanding of the significant contributions made by these courageous individuals.

  1. Aug 27

    Real Latin Quarter-Frank Berkeley Smith

    These pages record some of the adventures of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first slave regiment mustered into the service of the United States during the late civil war. It was, indeed, the first colored regiment of any kind so mustered, except a portion of the troops raised by Major-General Butler at New Orleans. These scarcely belonged to the same class, however, being recruited from the free colored population of that city, a comparatively self-reliant and educated race. (From the text)

  2. Aug 26

    Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule-Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

    These pages record some of the adventures of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first slave regiment mustered into the service of the United States during the late civil war. It was, indeed, the first colored regiment of any kind so mustered, except a portion of the troops raised by Major-General Butler at New Orleans. These scarcely belonged to the same class, however, being recruited from the free colored population of that city, a comparatively self-reliant and educated race. (From the text)

  3. Aug 25

    Anarchism and Other Essays (Version 2)-Emma Goldman

    These pages record some of the adventures of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first slave regiment mustered into the service of the United States during the late civil war. It was, indeed, the first colored regiment of any kind so mustered, except a portion of the troops raised by Major-General Butler at New Orleans. These scarcely belonged to the same class, however, being recruited from the free colored population of that city, a comparatively self-reliant and educated race. (From the text)

  4. Aug 24

    Idea of Progress An Inquiry into Its Origin and Growth-John Bagnell Bury

    These pages record some of the adventures of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first slave regiment mustered into the service of the United States during the late civil war. It was, indeed, the first colored regiment of any kind so mustered, except a portion of the troops raised by Major-General Butler at New Orleans. These scarcely belonged to the same class, however, being recruited from the free colored population of that city, a comparatively self-reliant and educated race. (From the text)

  5. Aug 23

    Society as I Have Found It-Ward McAllister

    These pages record some of the adventures of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first slave regiment mustered into the service of the United States during the late civil war. It was, indeed, the first colored regiment of any kind so mustered, except a portion of the troops raised by Major-General Butler at New Orleans. These scarcely belonged to the same class, however, being recruited from the free colored population of that city, a comparatively self-reliant and educated race. (From the text)

  6. Aug 22

    Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 8, October 1906-Various

    These pages record some of the adventures of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first slave regiment mustered into the service of the United States during the late civil war. It was, indeed, the first colored regiment of any kind so mustered, except a portion of the troops raised by Major-General Butler at New Orleans. These scarcely belonged to the same class, however, being recruited from the free colored population of that city, a comparatively self-reliant and educated race. (From the text)

  7. Aug 21

    Crisis A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 4-W. E. B. Du Bois

    These pages record some of the adventures of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first slave regiment mustered into the service of the United States during the late civil war. It was, indeed, the first colored regiment of any kind so mustered, except a portion of the troops raised by Major-General Butler at New Orleans. These scarcely belonged to the same class, however, being recruited from the free colored population of that city, a comparatively self-reliant and educated race. (From the text)

  8. Aug 20

    Science - History of the Universe Vol. 7 Anthropology & Medicine-Francis Rolt-Wheeler

    These pages record some of the adventures of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first slave regiment mustered into the service of the United States during the late civil war. It was, indeed, the first colored regiment of any kind so mustered, except a portion of the troops raised by Major-General Butler at New Orleans. These scarcely belonged to the same class, however, being recruited from the free colored population of that city, a comparatively self-reliant and educated race. (From the text)

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Explore the extraordinary stories of courage and resilience as we delve into the experiences of the First South Carolina Volunteers, a trailblazing regiment composed of formerly enslaved individuals who fought for their freedom during the Civil War. This podcast highlights the profound themes of bravery, identity, and the struggle for recognition that these soldiers faced as they navigated the complexities of army life in a turbulent era. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that sheds light on the multifaceted narratives surrounding this pivotal moment in American history. Listeners are invited to engage with a rotating collection of works that explore the rich tapestry of experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black soldiers in a segregated military. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the past and inspire reflection on the present. Discover a new book with every episode and deepen your understanding of the significant contributions made by these courageous individuals.

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  • Creator
    Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Social Science Genre
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    Army Life in a Black Regiment