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Players anticipate a batter's swing in the midfield. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County, Sports

Negro League Legends All Star Game Takes Place at Prince George’s Stadium

by Demarco Rush September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame hosted a baseball game at Prince George’s Stadium on September 1, celebrating the 15-year tradition of the Classic East vs. West game, and highlighting Negro league history and engaging families with vendors, a live DJ, an auto showcase, and a live DJ.

Books

BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit: The Vision of Mary McLeod Bethune’ by Noliwe Rooks

by Terri Schlichenmeyer August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

This year, President Joe Biden ensured that history would uncover soldiers' role in global justice commending living service members by name in his address at the 80th D-Day commemoration. (Courtesy photo via X)

Biden Celebrates Unsung War Heroes at 80th D-Day Commemoration

by Ashleigh Fields June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

American journalist and photographer Linda Hervieux holds a portrait of Private Henry Parham. She got to know Parham and his relatives while spending years researching her book about the 320th. Private Parham served with the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion on D-Day. (National Geographic)

Heroism from WWII Soldiers of Color Acknowledged in Documentary Series

by Brenda C. Siler June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Legislation to Honor Tuskegee Airmen Proposed in Maryland

by William J. Ford March 11, 2022March 14, 2022

**FILE** Retired U.S. Air Force (USAF) Pilot Colonel Charles Edward McGee (center), Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) National Historian William F. Holton (left) watches USAF Historical Research Agency Organizational Histories Branch Chief Daniel L Haulman presentation about the history of the TuskeGee Airmen, during the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) event “In conversation With Tuskegee Airmen,” which honors the airmen’s successes, at the USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Thursday March 27, 2014. Mr. Haulman presentation covers the history of the all black military flying unit, then Col. McGee present his first hand recount his Army Air Corp (later Army Air Force and Air Force) times starting in the 1940’s as did Mr. Holton with his perspective from the U.S. Navy. Questions from the audience provided several opportunities to open the discussion about civil rights challenges and how they achieved success and respect. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Flying High

by WI Editorial Staff January 26, 2022January 26, 2022

**FILE** Retired U.S. Air Force (USAF) Pilot Colonel Charles Edward McGee (center), Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated (TAI) National Historian William F. Holton (left) watches USAF Historical Research Agency Organizational Histories Branch Chief Daniel L Haulman presentation about the history of the TuskeGee Airmen, during the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) event “In conversation With Tuskegee Airmen,” which honors the airmen’s successes, at the USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Thursday March 27, 2014. Mr. Haulman presentation covers the history of the all black military flying unit, then Col. McGee present his first hand recount his Army Air Corp (later Army Air Force and Air Force) times starting in the 1940’s as did Mr. Holton with his perspective from the U.S. Navy. Questions from the audience provided several opportunities to open the discussion about civil rights challenges and how they achieved success and respect. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.

Former Tuskegee Airman Brig. Gen. Charles McGee Dead at 102

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor January 17, 2022January 18, 2022

Courtesy of goairforcefalcons.com

Black Experience, Black History, Sports

Air Force to Honor Tuskegee Airmen with Legacy Series Uniform

by WI Guest Author September 22, 2020December 21, 2021

Retired Air Force honorary Brig. Gen. Charles McGee speaks with NASA astronaut Alvin Drew at NASA's D.C. headquarters during a Black History Month program, "Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman," on Feb. 5. (Joel Kowsky/NASA)

Black Experience, Black History

NASA Honors Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee

by WI Guest Author February 7, 2020December 21, 2021

Charles McGee (Courtesy of the White House)

Trump Recognizes Tuskegee Airman, Pennsylvania Girl at State of Union Address

by WI Guest Author February 5, 2020December 21, 2021