#BlackVeterans

Red Painter reports the National Association for Black Veterans in Oklahoma is closing after Trump administration funding cuts, marking a devastating loss for Black veterans seeking support. This closure highlights the critical impact of shifting priorities on vulnerable communities. Read more: crooksandliars.com/2025/11/pre #Veterans #FundingCuts #BlackVeterans #Trump

CRMunozcrmunoz
2025-05-26

William Williams escaped slavery, adopted a new name, and joined the U.S. Army in 1814.
He fought at Fort McHenry—the battle that inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Mortally wounded in the fight, he died still unfree in the eyes of the law.
This Memorial Day, remember him.

CRMunozcrmunoz
2025-05-26

Cpl. Freddie Stowers led his men through machine gun fire in France in 1918.
Wounded, he pressed on.
Killed in action.
Ignored for decades.
In 1991, he became the only Black WWI soldier to receive the Medal of Honor.
This , honor the hero—and the history.

2023-11-11

From CNN.com: What patriotism means to me: Four generations of Black veterans reflect on service to their country

#VeteransDay #BlackVeterans

cnn.com/2023/11/11/us/black-ve

drakbaileydrakbailey
2023-09-04

The remains of Lt. Fred Brewer, a missing Tuskegee Airman, have been identified. He will be able to go home. 25 Tuskegee Airmen (of 400 who flew combat missions) remain missing.

seattletimes.com/nation-world/

2023-03-18

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