CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Students at Tuckaseegee Elementary School got a special lesson in Black history on Friday.

Henry Martin Price was a Montford Point Marine. He served his country, despite facing racism. He celebrated his 100th ...

He is one of the original Montford Point Marines who were among the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corp. There were about twenty thousand of these trailblazing ...

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

CHARLOTTE — As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re honoring the legacy and contributions of the Montford Point Marines. Theodore Britton is one of the original members. Britton has worn ...

However, the Montford Point Marines’ performance during the war changed that expectation. Nearly 400 Montford Point Marines were issued the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony in July 2012.

At 100 years old, he is the oldest living Montford Point Marine who saw service in World War II. The Montford Point Marines were the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps.