Memorial Day is time to remember and honor the troops who have defended the principles underlying the foundations of the United States of America, in conflict after conflict. There were individuals in each of the conflicts who overcame great obstacles to serve and to be recognized for that service and a list of many of those firsts can be found at BlackPast.org website here. In this post, the sheer numbers of black citizens who served in each of the conflicts, beginning with the Colonial era and ending with the Vietnam War, will be observed. The sheer numbers of black people, going back to the beginning of “old world” settlement in the “new world”, who have invested their blood in this history, should give pause for thought, reflection, and appreciation. Continue reading MEMORIAL DAY: A HISTORY OF HONOR AND SERVICE BY BLACK TROOPS