Yes, during the Civil War, several Southern states did enlist Black soldiers in their militias, although this was not uniform across all states. Some states, particularly those with a significant number of enslaved people, formed units of Black soldiers to bolster their military forces. However, these enlistments were often met with resistance and were limited compared to the Union's use of Black troops. After the war, Black men continued to serve in various capacities within state militias and the National Guard.
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