African American Military

Millie Dunn Veasey was a member of the 6888th Battalion. She was honored during a renaming ceremony of the post office on Brentwood Road at her home church, St. Ambrose Episcopal Church in Raleigh.

Military leaders informed cadets and future officers about serving as Black officers in the military.

During her decade in the Army, Debra Gipson made a habit of speaking up for herself and others, no small feat in an organization where soldiers are taught to toe the line.

Captain Lindsey Jefferies was the first of her six siblings to graduate from college. As a child, her family struggled financially and was constantly on…

Captain Lindsey Jefferies was the first of her six siblings to graduate from college. As a child, her family struggled financially and was constantly on…

Millie Dunn Veasey, a Raleigh native believed to be one of the last living African-American women to serve overseas during World War II, has died. She was…

The birthday celebrations continue for Millie Dunn Veasey of Raleigh, North Carolina. On January 31, the World War II veteran turned 100 years old. Veasey…

When they got married, Weaverville residentsDennis and Christine McClure never dreamed they would write a book together. That was before they learned the…

When they got married, Weaverville residentsDennis and Christine McClure never dreamed they would write a book together. That was before they learned the…

A historical marker in Chapel Hill was unveiled this Memorial Day weekend to the African American men who officially integrated the U.S. Navy…