James Forten was born free in Philadelphia in the 1760s but saw the evils of slavery. As a teen, he bravely joined the American Navy in the Revolution. Captured by the British, Forten stood strong despite threats. He refused to give up on America. He suffered months in the terrible Jersey prison ship. After the war, Forten became a successful businessman and dedicated abolitionist. He led petitions and protests against slavery. He helped fund major anti-slavery newspapers. His sail loft gave refuge to Black sailors. Throughout adversity, Forten never stopped fighting racial injustice his whole life.

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