Description/Abstract
In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Executive Order 9981, which formally desegregated the military in 1948, this brief presents data on some of the contemporary “dualities” in the experience of Black veterans. It highlights both positive and negative aspects of Black and African American service members and veterans who have made significant contributions to the U.S. military throughout history, despite the challenges of segregation, discrimination, and unequal treatment.
Document Type
Brief
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies
Extent
4 pages
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Diversity in the military, African American veterans, Transition, Employment, Entrepreneurship
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Date
10-13-2023
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, "Navigating Duality in Black & African Americans’ Military Journey" (2023). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 433.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/433
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
