US Navy guided missile cruiser renamed to honour civil war hero Robert Smalls
This is part of a Pentagon-wide plan to remove Confederate names from places of honour across their armed forces.
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News Six Triple Eight: Netflix film to tell the story of WWII's only all-black, all-female unit
The cast has been announced for the Tyler Perry film of the true story of the 6888th Battalion.
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Black History Month The Stage Door Canteen and its fight for racial equality during WW2
The New York venue and others like it welcomed serving personnel of all races and ethnicities.
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News New monument to celebrate vital Caribbean contribution in WWI and WWII
The National Caribbean Monument Charity has been raising funds to get the monument at the National Memorial Arboretum.
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History How Britain's first black WWI pilot survived a mid-air attack by five enemy planes
Sgt William 'Robbie' Clarke was knocked unconscious after being shot in the spine and crash-landed.
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History The remarkable life of the British Army's oldest surviving female veteran
Ena was determined not to limit her dreams because of her gender
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Remembrance Why the black poppy matters
Would you wear a black poppy?
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Army History Who was Walter Tull?
A look at the remarkable life of the military and footballing trailblazer who played for sides including Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers.
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UK UK's first black Army officer inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame
Walter Tull was one of the UK's first black professional footballers and the first black outfield player to appear in the Football League.
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Civvy Street Army officer's inspirational advice to tackle racism
Lt Col (Retd) Michael Lawrence has advice for black, Asian and minority ethnic communities entering civvy street.
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History Ulric Cross: The extraordinary life of Trinidad RAF veteran 'The Black Hornet'
The West Indian navigator was awarded a DFC and DSO for his bravery in the sky
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Diversity Army BAME Network Sees 'Unprecedented' Support For Black History Month
Captain Steven Henry has been awarded an MBE for his work with the Army’s BAME network.
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Army History West India Regiments: the story of slavery in the Army
Estimates suggest around 13,400 slaves were purchased for the West India Regiments between the years 1795 and 1807.
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RAF 'RAF Integrated From Day One': Author On Great-Uncle's WW2 Service
Flight Lieutenant John Blair volunteered for the RAF in 1942, surviving 30 bombing operations and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Black History Month ‘Ayr To Eternity’: RAF Airmen Walk Hundreds Of Miles For Memorial Fundraiser
It is hoped money raised will help to build a memorial to honour fallen Caribbean servicemen and women.
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Black History Month Black History Month: West Indian Contribution In WW2 'Beyond Doubt'
Royal Air Force and Royal Navy veteran Allan Wilmot described his wartime service for Black History Month during a 2018 interview.