A Year of Black History: Black Veterans
When:
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021 7:00p -
8:00p
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021 7:00p -
8:00p
Where:
Waltham Public Library - Virtual
735 Main St
Waltham, MA 02451
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
History, Lectures & Conferences, Virtual & Streaming
Event website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKb-L_SP9yY
African American soldiers have played a central role in United States history. Black veterans in particular have served on the frontlines of the struggle for freedom, civil rights and racial justice.
In this talk, Brandeis University professor Dr. Chad Williams will explore the symbolic meanings of Black military service and how, from the American Revolution to the present, Black veterans have shaped African American history.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKb-L_SP9yY
In this talk, Brandeis University professor Dr. Chad Williams will explore the symbolic meanings of Black military service and how, from the American Revolution to the present, Black veterans have shaped African American history.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKb-L_SP9yY