Stearns had been one of the "secret six" who helped to finance John Brown's uprising at Harper's Ferry in 1859 and he helped to create the famous African-American 54th and the less well known 55th ...

The Army was segregated during World War II, and as Americans we hear many stories about famous segregated units like the Tuskegee Airmen and the 761st Tank Battalion, as well as individuals like ...

Buffalo Soldiers Day is observed on 28 July each year to recognize the bravery, resilience, and pivotal contributions of the African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War.

African American soldiers were often used as gravediggers to bury casualties during World War II. Men started creating the Netherlands American Cemetery at Margraten in the fall of 1944.

Countless stories are contained within the theme chosen for 2018’s Black History Month observance, “African Americans in Times of War.” From the famed Tuskegee Airmen to the ...

While the Double V Campaign was unable to achieve its goals during the war (segregation in the armed forces remained official policy until President Truman changed that in 1948), it galvanized ...

Iconic African American musicians, athletes, writers, and scientists of the 20 th century also stayed at the Magnolia House. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here ...