One thing you should know is that many of the thousands of Black soldiers who fought for the Union Army during the Battle of ...

(KTAL/KMSS) — A group of men played a crucial role in one of the world’s most famous events, and there is a good chance you have never heard their story. World War II was a fraught time for many ...

Each year on July 28 many across the country celebrate Buffalo Soldiers Day, honoring the legacy of the African-American soldiers who have valiantly served their country, even in the face of ...

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 ...

From the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts, Black soldiers have bravely served in America’s military, fighting for freedoms they often couldn’t enjoy themselves. Memorial Day gives us a perfect ...

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 ...

Let us all be grateful that we have colored troops that will fight / John David Smith -- An ironic route to glory : Louisiana's native guards at Port Hudson / Lawrence Lee Hewitt -- Battle on the ...

The role of African-American soldiers during the Battle of Ft. Blakely ...

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 ...

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter wore a Buffalo Soldiers T-shirt during her Juneteenth performance in Paris, sparking online debate over the group's complicated legacy in U.S. history. During her international ...

Yosemite National Park ranger Shelton Johnson wears the uniform of a Buffalo Soldier while saddled on his horse during the Yosemite Grant sesquicentennial ceremony at Yosemite National Park’s Mariposa ...

President Abraham Lincoln signed the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation 162 years ago this week. To celebrate, dozens of people gathered for the unveiling of a new presidential statue outside the ...