A picture speaks a thousand words. But one tells it all. Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War highlights stories from the most celebrated regiment of black soldiers during the Civil War, the famed 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and some of the most crucial and significant figures of the day. The one hour documentary premieres Monday, February 21 at 11/10c. | HISTORY

Here's the story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, an African American military unit that saw combat in the Civil War. #BlackHistoryMonth | Army Times