On Monday, May 29, 2023, at age 102, World War II veteran and former Army PFC Vernon C. Townsend saluted and honored his fellow veterans for Memorial Day. Townsend enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 2, 1942 at Camp Shelby, MS. His service awards included a Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, and World War II Victory Ribbon. He was honorably discharged on February 1, … [Read more...] about 102 year-old WWII vet honors his fellow soldiers for Memorial Day
Memorial Day
The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Nowadays, Memorial Day honors veterans of all wars, but its roots are in America’s deadliest conflict, the Civil War. Approximately 620,000 soldiers died, about two-thirds from disease. The work of honoring the dead began right away all over the country, and several American towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. Researchers have traced the earliest annual … [Read more...] about The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. While serving as a sentry with French forces in the Argonne Forest in 1918, a black … [Read more...] about On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
Memorial Day – Honoring All Who Served
Remembering All Our Black Service Men and Women Who Have Served Our Country … [Read more...] about Memorial Day – Honoring All Who Served
On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. Hundreds of thousands of African-American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second- class citizens. They deserve our thanks. While serving as a sentry with French forces in the Argonne Forest in 1918, a … [Read more...] about On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Memorial Day Giveaway
Despite the widespread use of vaccines and the city beginning to return to a state of (somewhat) normalcy, there are still many families in need of help as they have yet to return to jobs and are still on assistance. On Friday, May 21, 2021, in an effort to help those in need this Memorial Day, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), partnered with City Serve International, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Memorial Day Giveaway
The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Nowadays, Memorial Day honors veterans of all wars, but its roots are in America’s deadliest conflict, the Civil War. Approximately 620,000 soldiers died, about two-thirds from disease. The work of honoring the dead began right away all over the country, and several American towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. Researchers have traced the earliest annual … [Read more...] about The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 4)
This month this column is promoting diversity and holidays. We began this month bringing awareness to the Catholic Feast of Saints Philip and James and in Weeks 2 and 3 we honored Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. This final week of this series, we will look at the U.S. federal holiday, Memorial Day as well as the Jewish holiday, Shavuot. Memorial … [Read more...] about Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 4)
This Memorial Day we should remember the African Americans who have fought on the frontlines, including in the war against COVID-19
By William S. Gooden Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to pay tribute to veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We spend time remembering those who lost … [Read more...] about This Memorial Day we should remember the African Americans who have fought on the frontlines, including in the war against COVID-19
Memorial Day Recipe – Cornbread Salad
Ingredients: 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Kosher salt 1 cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 scallions, minced Juice of ½ lime ¼teaspoon chili powder 2 cups crumbled cornbread 2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Recipe – Cornbread Salad