One of 1st Black Marines to serve in combat honored for 100th birthday
Former Cpl. Lawrence “Larry” Diggs, a Montford Point Marine and World War II vet, received early 100th birthday wishes from top military officials.
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Black soldiers honored by name at Civil War battlefield
Flags were placed at the graves of 13 Black soldiers killed in an 1864 massacre at Ross Landing, Arkansas, buried as unknowns but recently identified.
Commentary: Military legacy is rich with African-American contributions
Black History Month provides the opportunity for us to be curious, to look around, and to learn more about the contributions made by African-Americans to our country.
Tuskegee Airmen memorial shares Freeman Field Mutiny story that led to military desegregation
Creating the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Plaza as his Eagle Scout project three years ago, Tim Molinari wanted to ensure there was a record of what happened at Freeman Army Airfield in Seymour.
Black soldier killed in WWI was denied Medal of Honor. Advocates are now trying to change that
The U.S. soldier was badly wounded, returned to battle and fought to the death. He was recommended for the nation's highest valor award, but the award was downgraded. Some say racism had a role in that.
Museum's artifacts tell the stories of African Americans in the Army
The National Museum of the United States Army is home to many historical artifacts that highlight the African American experience in the Army.
Daniel "Chappie" James: First African-American 4-star
Daniel “Chappie” James was the U.S. Air Forces first African-American four-star general.
Commentary: Mentorship built on a 'Rock'
How a leadership group grew from a handful of officers to a worldwide presence.
NC honors Coast Guard captain who was born a slave
The state Transportation Department has dedicated a bridge along the Outer Banks to a U.S. Coast Guard captain who went from being a slave to the first African-American to command a life-saving station.
Kentucky cultural center recognizes African Americans who served in the military
“Black History in the Barrens: Those Who Served in the Military” is an exhibit that is currently on display in the Christeen Snavely Art Gallery at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center off Water Street.
What we can learn from the Tuskegee Airmen
It was a vastly different time when the Tuskegee Airmen fought.
