Read More: African American Contributions in the Military Amid rising tensions between ... Doris Miller, who went by “Dorie,” was one of the first heroes of World War II and was awarded ...

Related Episode: Our Colored Heroes ... those African American soldiers who were in combat roles were transferred to the French Army. But African-Americans saw service in the military as a way ...

Here’s a thoughtful list of meaningful places where you can pay your respects to Black military personnel this Memorial Day ...

Explore the history of Memorial Day and the African American contributions to the holiday. Learn about the true purpose and ...

This classic film chronicles the formation and training of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military ... that honor the legacy of Black military heroes.

"It emphasizes African American contributions to the military and is perfect for history buffs interested in America's military heroes." She added that as travelers stop at the different sights ...

Woodson saw from experience that African American history was being "overlooked ... the first Black military aviators in what wasn't yet the U.S. Air Force. The day lands on the fourth Thursday ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — He’s a true American hero and referred to as the ... His service broke barriers, leaving a path for more African-American military members to follow.

The Caucus of African American Leaders gathered in front of ... the holocaust, and military heroes who fought for this country," Andrew said. "We've come today to announce our own executive ...