@MorganStateROTC hosted the opening exhibition of “In Freedom’s Name,” a specially produced mobile installation that commemorates the many contributions of African Americans in Maryland who have served in uniform as early as 1634 through today.
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment was America’s first all-black unit. The regiment defeated three assaults by the British during the battle for Rhode Island in 1778 and later participated in the victory at Yorktown in 1781. #BlackHistoryMonth
Double V Campaign was a slogan and drive to promote the fight for democracy abroad and within the United States for African Americans during World War II. https://t.co/K7JO061y7p #BlackHistoryMonth#AfricanAmericansinTimesofWar
Henry O. Flipper was an American soldier, former slave, and the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1877, earning a commission as a 2nd lieutenant in the US Army. #BlackHistoryMonth#AfricanAmericansinTimesofWar
The Golden Thirteen were the thirteen African American enlisted men who became the first African American commissioned and warrant officers in the United States Navy. #BlackHistoryMonth2018#AfricanAmericansinTimesofWar
CPT Simmonds, Bear Battalion APMS and S3, took part in a military forum at Carver Vocational-Technical High School.
Partnering with JROTC in order to develop citizens of character for a lifetime of commitment and service to our Nation is part of the Cadet Command mission.
Morgan State University Professor of Military Science, LTC Willie Rodney presents Morgan State Information Systems Junior, Alexis Baynes a 2-year @ArmyROTC scholarship worth over $50000 in benefits. #armyrotc#Steadfast#bearbattalion#bearpride
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only all-black Women’s Army Corps unit to serve overseas in World War II. https://t.co/IG83j78yoe #BlackHistoryMonth#AfricanAmericansinaTimeofWar
A legacy like no other... #TheBlackWestPoint@MorganStateU Sesquicentennial Celebration continues. Wednesday, 29 November, 1:30-4:00pm at the University Student Center theater.