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10 Black Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Veterans

Jul 18, 2022 | Veterans

Over 160,000 Black people are currently in the United States military, serving a critical role in keeping our country safe, and they’ve been doing so for a long, long time. In fact, many of the Black celebrities you know and love are veterans! Keep reading to learn...

Black Veteran Groups Seek Policy Agenda on Racial Inequities

Jun 27, 2022 | Veterans

A coalition of former and current service members is holding the first-ever conference for Black veterans in the nation’s capital Thursday. During nine years of service that included two tours in Iraq, Dabney was a combat medical specialist. But after he left the Army...

Juneteenth Celebration Remembers Service of War Veterans of Color

Jun 20, 2022 | History, Veterans

Juneteenth celebrations continued Saturday in the City of Johnstown with a parade and salute to war veterans of color. U.S. Army Maj. Bruce Jordan, of Johnstown, delivered a Juneteenth speech that moved listeners at Johnstown’s Central Park while also teaching...

Study: Mental Health of Black and Hispanic Veterans Improved after Obama Election

Jun 6, 2022 | Civil Rights, Equity, History, Veterans

The mental health of Black and Hispanic veterans improved when Barack Obama was elected president, according to new research from Rice University. The first-of-its-kind study, “My Commander in Chief is Black! The Mental Health Significance of Barack...

How This Historic Group of WWII Women Blazed a Trail

Mar 7, 2022 | Leadership, Veterans, Women

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion faced discrimination during their historic service in World War II. Three of the living servicewomen share their stories. More From CNN

Sacramento Group Aims To Make Sure Black Veterans’ Service Won’t Be Forgotten

Feb 7, 2022 | Diversity, Veterans

Preserving the past, a Sacramento group is collecting stories belonging to the Black men and women who’ve served our nation. The group is on a mission to make sure their service will never be forgotten. Cynthia Gatlin is a proud veteran. “Everybody that knows me...