
Josephine Baker To Be Inducted In French Pantheon
The multi-hyphenate dancer, singer, and Word War II spy will be the first Black woman honored in France's most revered final resting place.

Betty Reid Soskin, The Oldest Park Ranger In The U.S., Turns 100
A middle school is named in her honor—that’s a hard gift to top!

Tuskegee Airman Robert Friend Dies At 99
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Friend flew 142 combat missions in World War II as part of the renowned Tuskegee Airmen.

This Black Women-Only WWII Unit Has Been Honored With A Monument
A monument has been erected in honor of the contributions of 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II.