South Carolina is erecting its first-ever statue of an African American in honor ... became a prominent political figure after pretending to be a confederate soldier. Robert Smalls was born ...

the Filipino American National Historical Society – Hampton Roads Chapter and W&M to promote the actions of African-American service members – or Buffalo Soldiers – participating in combat operations ...

Despite policies of racial segregation and discrimination, African-American soldiers played a significant role from the colonial period to the Korean War. It wasn't until the middle of the 20th ...

A plaque commemorating the contribution of African-American soldiers in World War Two has been unveiled. A ceremony was held at the Carew Control Tower in Pembrokeshire on the 75th anniversary of ...

The figure corresponded to noose number seven which was used to hang him and another 12 African-American soldiers beside the Salado Creek of San Antonio in December 1917. The executions followed ...