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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

Mustering Out: the Navy’s First Black Yeowomen

by ncurrie, posted in Black Women, Finding Aids, Military, World War I Era

Today's post was written by Cara Moore Lebonick, reference archives specialist at the National Archives at St. Louis Disclaimer: Some of the partial records featured contain language that does not reflect modern accepted terminology. Please keep this possible sensitive language in mind when reviewing the records. Orders for Fannie Foote Y3c The United States entered … Continue reading Mustering Out: the Navy’s First Black Yeowomen