Tag Archives: military veterans

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This Vetarans Day, A Special Shout Out to My Ladies

How my sister's decision to serve opened my eyes to women's equality

Salute to all servicemen— but especially my ladies, who juggle protecting our country with managing…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: November 12, 2012 Tags: , , , , ,
Craig T. Williams, CEO and president of Pride Enterprises Inc. (right) and Iraq War veteran Richard Bennett (Photo by Rayon Richards)

A Strategic Alliance

CEO and president of Pride Enterprises Inc. learned about how a young, black Iraq War…

By Alan Hughes

Posted: March 1, 2012 Tags: , , , , ,
Photo: Ernest Rice

Soldier On

War veteran overcomes personal tragedy to continue a life of service

As a former teacher, preacher, and police chief, Anthony Smith lived to serve others. So…

By Tamara E. Holmes

Posted: May 2, 2011 Tags: , ,
Talk show host Montel Williams served as a U.S. Marine upon graduating high school in 1974. He was also accepted to the Naval Academy Preparatory school and to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. Williams served in the Navy as well.

Military to Mainstream: 10 Black Celebrity Veterans

A look at famous Black men and women who have served our country

Black celebrities who have served our country in the U.S. military

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: November 12, 2010 Tags: , , , ,