Welcome to the Weekend POU! Our final feature this week is a Vietnam War Hero, who finally received his honor in 2014. Melvin Morris March 18, 2014 was a day unlike any other day for Sgt. 1st Class Frederick Hinton from U.S. Army Africa's Logistics Directorate. It's the day President Barack Obama awarded his biggest hero, who just happens to be his uncle, retired … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African American War Heroes
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Thursday Open Thread: African American War Heroes
Good Morning POU! Today's feature is the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor, the highest award given by Congress to service men and women. William Harvey Carney Carney was born simply as "William," a slave in Norfolk, Virginia on February 29, 1840. He ended up escaping through the Underground Railroad, and found his father living in Massachusetts. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African American War Heroes
Wednesday Open Thread: African American War Heroes
Happy Hump Day POU! Today's feature is another incredible story that deserves the attention of a major motion picture studio. Edward Allen Carter, Jr. (May 26, 1916 – January 30, 1963) was a United States Army Staff Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during March 1945 during World War II. He was one of seven African-American soldiers who were … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African American War Heroes
Monday Open Thread: African American War Heroes
Good Morning POU! This week we will feature African Americans that are true war heroes. These are the stories of legends. Each would make an incredible feature film and no embellishment would be required. The Battle of Henry Johnson Nearly a century later, the stage is now set for America to meet a long-overdue national obligation now that Defense Secretary Chuck … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African American War Heroes