“The U.S. Army’s 369th Infantry Regiment, popularly known as the ‘Harlem Hellfighters,’ was the best known African American unit of World War I.” In an interview with N.P.R. Max Brooks, the author of The Harlem Hellfighters said, “The French called them the ‘Men of Bronze’ out of respect, and the Germans called them the ‘Harlem Hellfighters’ out of fear,…’”
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Nunnie on the Sideline
It is with mixed emotions that I announce the departure of Coach Willie Simmons from his position as Florida A&M University Head Football Coach. Coach Simmons has been an integral part of our athletics program, and I am both proud and sad to see him go.
With the departure of Willie Simmons for Duke University, Florida A&M has embarked on a search for the new head coach of the national champion football team. It shouldn’t look far, he’s right under their noses. Billy Rolle should be the next head football coach at FAMU.
It’s Not How You Start
Johnson championed STEM, women’s rights, veterans, fair housing, transportation, and the Affordable Care Act throughout her career.
Many others were also lost in 2023, and though too numerous to print, they too are also fondly recalled and their contributions not forgotten.
In a statement, Gay said “it has become clear that it is in the best interests of Harvard for me to resign so that our community can navigate this moment of extraordinary challenge with a focus on the institution rather than any individual.”
Prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes is not only an undue burden on law enforcement but will also create unintended consequences in underserved communities
2024 in America is here and it is time for Black people to talk to each other, and trust each other. There is no one answer to the dilemma and problems facing Black people in America, but it is incumbent that we do something positive and take action.