Charlottesville event highlights history of African American military service

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – A program at the Carver Recreation Center in Charlottesville honored the service and sacrifice of African American men and women who served in the US military.

The event titled, “Commemorating the African American Military Experience: Telling Our Stories,” highlighted generations of service members who contributions helped shaped the nation’s history.

The gathering aimed to preserve voices often missing from traditional narratives…

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