Regardless of their individual paths, each of these celebrities' military service would have a lasting impact on their lives and their future careers.
The first monument honoring the bravery and heroism of Black U.S. veterans was unveiled in Buffalo.
A black world war 2 veteran who served in a segregated unit still has not received his service medals. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is pressing the Amy to issue the medals.
The EJI’s “Lynching In America: Targeting Black Veterans” report documents the physical violence and social humiliation African-American service people faced in the United States.