Seventy-five years ago this summer, President Harry Truman ordered integration of the armed services. Historic Executive Order 9981 stemmed from Black Americans’ valorous service during the wars and ...

The Westbury Arts 9th annual Black History Month Celebration: Connecting the Community Through the Arts saluted Blacks in the Military: 1776 to Now. Through film and historical exhibits, the ...

The service of Black soldiers in wars such as World War II significantly influenced the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring demands for equality within the military and throughout the United States. Sign ...

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, some of whom ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This article is adapted from Until the Last Gun Is Silent: A Story of Patriotism, the ...