Category: Military
The Proud Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers
In 1866, an Act of Congress created six all-black peacetime regiments, later consolidated into four –– the 9th and 10th Cavalry, and the 24th and [more…]
The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Nowadays, Memorial Day honors veterans of all wars, but its roots are in America’s deadliest conflict, the Civil War. Approximately 620,000 soldiers died, about two-thirds from disease. The work [more…]
Siren of the Resistance: The Artistry and Espionage of Josephine Baker
Iconic entertainer of the Jazz Age, famous for her risqué performances, Josephine Baker responded to the start of World War II by becoming a spy [more…]
Charity Adams Earley
1918-2002 Commanding officer of the first unit of WAC African Americans to go overseas. Her unit was the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. By Dr. Kelly [more…]
The True Story Of Cathay Williams, The First Black Woman To Join The U.S. Army
By Genevieve Carlton | Checked By Jaclyn AnglisPublished September 28, 2021 At the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, over 400 women disguised themselves in order to [more…]
Meet Garrett Morgan, The Black Inventor Who Saved Lives With His Creations
By Genevieve Carlton | Checked By Erik Hawkins Published November 9, 2021 / Updated November 10, 2021 Garrett Augustus Morgan didn’t get his due until after his death [more…]
The Woman Whose Tireless Efforts Helped Launch The Famed Tuskegee Airmen
By Monica Danielle March 31 , 2022 Mary McLeod Bethune’s friendship with first lady Eleanor Roosevelt led to the desegregation of pilot training programs. The [more…]
How the Remarkable Life of Josephine Baker Is Still Inspiring Others to This Day
A controversial performer, a civil rights icon, a war spy, a sex symbol and a devoted mother: these are just some of the lenses through [more…]
6888TH CENTRAL POSTAL DIRECTORY BATTALION (1945–1946
AUGUST 31, 2016 CONTRIBUTED BY: SAMUEL MOMODU The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was an all-black battalion of the Woman’s Army Corps (WAC). The 6888th [more…]
WALTER SAMUEL MCAFEE (1914-1995)
POSTED ON JANUARY 9, 2015 CONTRIBUTED BY: CHRISTOPHER KINSON Walter Samuel McAfee, theoretical physicist, professor, and civil servant was born in Ore City, Texas to Susie and Luther McAfee [more…]