Category: American Revolutionary Era

2021 Black History Basic Training, Week 2

by ncurrie, posted in American Civil War, American Revolutionary Era, Civil Rights, Emancipation & Reconstruction, Military, Post-Reconstruction, World War I Era

We have come to a close of the second week of Black History Month 2021. This year, the Say it Loud! Employee Affinity Group is hosting a Black History Basic Training (inspired by GirlTrek campaigns from the past year), where we highlight individuals, organizations and events that made significant contributions to the African American experience. This week, … Continue reading 2021 Black History Basic Training, Week 2

The Significance of Motion Picture Footage Housed at the National Archives and Records Administration Relating to the African American Soldier

by Ligon, posted in American Civil War, American Revolutionary Era, Military, World War I Era, World War II Era

Today's blog was written by Donald Roe, Associate Professor of History, Howard University, and former Archivist and Subject Area Expert in the Motion Picture Sound and Video Branch at NARA   The film collection housed at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), consisting of both edited and unedited film footage, is among the largest … Continue reading The Significance of Motion Picture Footage Housed at the National Archives and Records Administration Relating to the African American Soldier