Members of the 99th Fighter Group of the Army Air Forces famous all-Negro outfit, pose for a picture at the Anzio beachh

Remembering Forgotten Contributions Of The Black Soldier

Until the 21st century, the contributions of African-American soldiers in World War II barely registered in America’s collective memory of…
by Maria Höhn
05.28.21
Black Soldiers in Truck

First Black Veterans National Monument Receives $600K Grant

A project to create a monument honoring Black veterans has received a $600,000 grant from the state of New York.
by NewsOne Staff
02.04.18
U.S. Troops in England

Unacknowledged Black WWII Soldiers Honored Posthumously

Members of the 333rd Field Army Battalion were honored posthumously by the U.S. government.
by Brandee Sanders
01.29.17
Female African American Soldier Series: Saluting

About Time: Marine Corps Uniform Board Finally Allows…

After a long battle to include protective hairstyles for women of color in their uniform policy, the Marine Corps Uniform…
by NewsOne Staff
12.21.15
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Black WWII Vets Relegated To ‘Supporting Roles’ To…

On this Memorial Day, we celebrate the fine men and women who fought and continue to fight bravely for our…
by NewsOne Staff
05.28.12
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Decrepit Bronx Park Transformed Into Buffalo Soldier Memorial

Two members of the famous Buffalo Soldiers were honored yesterday in the South Bronx when a renovated park was named…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Female U.S. Soldiers To Get Better Fitting Combat…

WASHINGTON — Imagine U.S. combat troops and aviators wearing body armor that fits so poorly that it’s tough to position…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Veterans, Historians Honor Black Civil War Veterans In…

Kentucky (PittPostGazette)– Several veterans and historians gathered in Alleghany, Kentucky to honor the 180,000 African Americans who fought in the…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19
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World War II Hero Vernon Baker Dead At…

BOISE, Idaho — Vernon Baker, a black U.S. soldier who belatedly received the Medal of Honor for his World War…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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American Held In North Korea Attempts Suicide

From VOANews.com: North Korea says an American man being held for illegally crossing its border has tried to kill himself.
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21
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Meet Wes Moore, Author & Soldier With Fascinating…

From TheGrio.com: There’s lots of buzz these days about author Wes Moore. His new book, The Other Wes Moore, has…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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JUST CURIOUS: Is Motherhood A Valid Excuse To…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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Colin Powell Says Gays Should Serve Openly In…

From WashingtonPost.com: Retired Army Gen. Colin L. Powell, whose opposition to allowing gay men and lesbians to serve openly in…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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OPINION: Will Black Americans Stand Beside Gay Soldiers?

From TheRoot.com: The Defense Department has announced a plan to end discrimination against gay American service members.
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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Army Specialist Jailed For Threats Made Against Fellow…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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USS Cole Bombing Survivor Dies In Florida
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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5 Things You Didn't Know About Veterans &…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19