Join WECT as we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting some of the people, places, and events that shaped black ...

Throughout history, Black Americans were consistently subjected to discrimination being denied basic rights as citizens. Yet, they persevered, pushing past denial, exclusion ...

Not every member of the “First Five” graduated from the University, but they are remembered collectively as trailblazers who ...

His comments came just weeks after the first contingent of about 100 Marines from the Japanese island arrived on Guam. Robert Underwood, chairman of local think tank and military watchdog group ...

Four local Black men made history as members of the Montford Point Marines, the first Black unit to serve in the Marine Corps ...

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church brought together organizations interested in revitalizing Charlotte’s “Black Wall Street ...

Women make up 38 percent of Black people applying for home loans, according to the 2024 State of Black Housing report.

Virginia General Assembly commends Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Carroll Braxton in celebration of his 100th birthday.

At 100 years old, Carroll Braxton is the oldest living Montford Point Marine, the first African Americans to serve in the ...

CHARLOTTE — As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re honoring the legacy and contributions of the Montford Point Marines.

“This is our vanguard, our front line of protection,” he said, looking at the 19 young men — Black ... point” in their recruitment efforts following years of rapid decline. For the first ...

Callahan is the first Sailor in history to be promoted to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer while serving at 2d Marine Division. Enlisting in May 2001, Callahan has served 23 years in the ...