by Christian Southards | Jun 26, 2022
On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, officially ending segregation in the United States armed forces. Before the order, Americans of color could only serve in segregated units that were often held in disregard by the white officers...
by Star Post 309 | Feb 11, 2022
The month of February is a federally recognized commemoration for the contributions and achievements of African American figures in U.S. History. Every year, we remember trailblazers in science, math, arts and culture, politics, religion, and the military—encouraging...
by Christian Southards | Feb 23, 2021
Black veterans have been “purposefully and systematically marginalized” by the Department of Veterans Affairs for decades, said the head of a Black veterans organization on Tuesday. Black Veterans Project filed three separate Freedom of Information Act...
by Christian Southards | Feb 12, 2021
On Jan. 14, the Black Veterans Empowerment Council — a newly-formed coalition of black veterans organizations — sent an open letter to then-President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris petitioning the inbound administration to diversify senior...
by Autrey James | Jan 29, 2021
As we enter this February, a month designated as “Black History Month” I urge us all to rethink this month. I think of it as celebrating the contributions of Black Americans to American history. I want us all to think of this month as a way to celebrate the service...
