Black in the Military: A Proud and Complex History
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That’s among the reasons we hosted the War Horse Writing Seminar for Black Veterans last fall, where we worked with nine talented veterans. In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting their stories along with others that help enrich our collective understanding of war, sacrifice, resilience, identity, and community. The post Black in the Military: A Proud and Complex History appeared first on The War Horse .
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