African American Heritage and Legacy: Implications on the Current Armed Forces

America recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of the desegregation of the military, and while some might boast that the Black population within the military (around 17%) is more representative than the Black population in America (around 12%), there is still more that should be done to promote eq...

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Published in:Journal of African American studies (New Brunswick, N.J.) N.J.), 2023-12, Vol.27 (4), p.398-415
Main Authors: Butler, Dwayne M., Denton, Sarah W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African American soldiers
African Americans
Armed forces
Cultural heritage
Desegregation
Political Science
Regional and Cultural Studies
Social aspects
Social Sciences
Sociology
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Summary:America recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of the desegregation of the military, and while some might boast that the Black population within the military (around 17%) is more representative than the Black population in America (around 12%), there is still more that should be done to promote equity in armed service in the USA. Of course, such representation is positive, but it does not tell the whole story of how well Black service members are surviving and thriving. This paper will link manifestations of thriving and surviving over time to present-day recruiting shortfalls.
ISSN:1559-1646
1936-4741
DOI:10.1007/s12111-023-09641-6