Posts Tagged ‘World War II’
ABHM Book Club Presents: Half American by Matthew F. Delmont
We will be reading Half American by Michael Edmonds, and discussing it virtually. Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad by Matthew F. Delmont explores how Black Americans confronted racism during the 1940s, adopting a “Double Victory” strategy against both foreign fascism and domestic oppression. The book highlights their contributions, from notable figures like Langston Hughes to lesser-known groups like the Montford Point Marines, ensuring their vital roles in history are recognized.
Read MoreLessons on Logistics from a Forgotten Story of Black Soldiers in World War II
Soldiers of the Red Ball Express brought crucial supplies to the front lines in World War II, a plan that might help logistics in Ukraine.
Read MoreHidden portraits: African American life gets a spotlight
This article describes the photographs of unknown African Americans from the 20th century that are being displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Read MoreMight the US Learn from This? France Reflects on Its Role in Wartime Fate of Jews
As one country takes resposibility for contributing to many Jewish deaths, we wonder if the USA will ever recognize its role in Black deaths.
Read MoreRare photos depict lives of African-American sharecroppers during World War II
Buzzfeed has unearthed a cache of rarely-seen photos of Black farmers from the 1930s and ’40s that depict rural life at the time.
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