Milford Marker Unveiling Honoring Harriet E. Wilson

Panel #2: Hopes and Impediments: War and Strategies for Belonging February 9, 2025 | 2 PM | Portsmouth Public Library The principle of maneuvering in war emphasizes flexibility and adapting to changing conditions. Historically, African Americans had to navigate oppressive political and social environments, using spiritual and cultural tools to maneuver within systems designed to suppress them. This session will highlight how, rather than passively accepting their imposed status, African and African American involvement in early wars like the Revolutionary…