In 1942, US Navy Messman Charles Jackson French successfully swam through the night for 6-8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded soldiers w a rope round his waist in shark infested waters. He was the first black swimmer to receive the Navy medal of heroism in 1943.
—On September 5, 1942, United States Navy Messman Charles Jackson French swam through the night for 6 - 8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded sailors with a rope around his stomach through shark infested waters. The U.S. Navy Ship the U.S.S. Gregory was hit by Japanese naval fire in the South Pacific. Many were wounded and killed. French successfully brought these men to safety on the shores of The Solomon Islands. French was the first black swimmer to earn the Navy Medal for his heroism in 1943. We remember Charles Jackson French and commemorate his heroism and incredible swimming. Thank you for your service and your valor, Mr. French.
I’m very excited to share that I’m joining Columbia University Journalism School’s faculty as its new Professor of Professional Practice of Local Journalism. @columbiajourn
1/2 FROM UNDOCUMENTED TO A COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPS!
After great yrs working at @NYCImmigrants@NYCCouncil, my time in NYCgov has ended. But ready to work as a military lawyer to support soldiers incl. immigrants serving our nation.
SI SE PUDO!
Police officers like this are the reason why so many Black men and women fear police encounters. 👏🏾 to this mom for standing up for her teen son and making sure this situation didn’t escalate any further.
🎥: TikTok/policebibin
Imagine how many lives we would save if we acted as quickly to address gun violence as we do to expel Black men who speak the truth boldly and unapologetically.
What a week! Screw cancer. I’m back and that’s all there is to it. It’s hard to believe my last chemo treatment was 2 weeks ago. Let’s gooo! #pancreaticcancer#cancer#warrior💪🏾. Love you all. ❤️
On this final evening of #BlackHistoryMonth, we would like to thank all who attended and supported our annual Black History Month celebration last week!
We honored trailblazer @CVirginiaFields for paving the way for future leaders, and (1/2)
Heather there are not enough words of praise to express my gratitude for all that you do for our Youth , it has been a pleasure knowing and working with you since the first day we met ❣️@healthforyouths
Want to take a moment to recognize the amazing @CMDebiRose who we had the pleasure of seeing this weekend. She has always been there for us and the work we do. We ❤️ you and thank you for all you have done and continue to do for Staten Island and beyond. #debirose
Heather I’m so happy to see @healthforyouths Little Free Libraries springing up everywhere, thank you for your relentless efforts to promote literacy by making FREE BOOKS available to everyone ❤️