The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, composed entirely of African American soldiers, played a crucial role in the D-Day invasion, providing protection from enemy aircraft and saving countless lives.

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ST. LOUIS – In a relentless rainstorm, a groundbreaking ceremony was held, attributing to the sacrifice of African American soldiers during the Civil War. “The troops could go out if our military ...

At least 65 African Americans from East Texas served in the Harlem Hellfighters, one of World War I’s most decorated units.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Race relations and the ...

ABBEVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - More than a million African Americans served in the military during WWII, and many of their names are lost to history. That’s why a local Abbeville woman is on a ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — In Chesapeake, the lives and legacies of Afro Union Civil War soldiers were honored Thursday, making sure that those who served our country are not forgotten. More than ...

Maryland officials to vote on using $402,000 for a memorial to Black Revolutionary War soldiers Proposed memorial site would include area where Roger Taney statue once stood Would be first such ...

YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – In the 19th and early 20th centuries, a group of African American soldiers were tasked with protecting vast stretches of land in the United States. These soldiers were ...

FORT DAVIS, Texas — As many celebrate Black History Month during February, there is much to dive into. Going back to the 19th Century, just after the Civil War, the “Buffalo Soldiers” were the first ...

Democracy at war : African Americans, citizenship, and the meanings of military service -- The "race question" : the U.S. government and the training experiences of African American soldiers -- The ...