Unseen but not ForgotteN’: Stories of Veterans of Color
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This episode ain’t your average history lesson… Join Flesh ‘N Bold as we recognize Veterans Day by discussing the veterans in our lives and some lesser-known vets. Nia throws some knowledge your way as she shares the stories of veterans of color that your history books left out but who paved the way for folks to “enjoy” the America that many call home. Stay bold like the veterans discussed in this episode!
Show notes:
Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris
Guests: “Tio” Heard (Voiced by Wayne D. Garris)
Editor: Nevin Heard & Wayne D. Garris, JD
Music: “Clay”; “LA” by Podington Bear
References/Additional Resources:
America’s War
https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/factsheets/fs_americas_wars.pdf
History Stories: 7 Black Heroes of the American Revolution
https://www.history.com/news/black-heroes-american-revolution
Buffalo Soldiers
https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/buffalo-soldiers
Harlem Hellfighters
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/the-harlem-hellfighters-video
History Stories: Black Heroes throughout the US Military History
https://www.history.com/news/black-heroes-us-military-history
Hispanic Americans in the Korean War
https://history.army.mil/html/topics/hispam/hisp-kor.html
6 Things to Know About Operation Desert Storm
https://www.military.com/history/operation-desert-storm-6-things-know
The Living Legacy of American Indian Veterans: a Conversation with Juanita Mullen and Brenda McEwing
Women in the Persian Gulf War
https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-5511
Darlene Iskra
https://www.vfw.org/advocacy/women-veterans/our-stories/darlene-iskra?
The Struggle of Black Veterans