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Black in the Military: A Proud and Complex History
Black people have served in the military since the Revolutionary War, longer than the United States has been a country. However, their stories have often been overlooked in the nation’s historical record and narratives about military life.
That’s among the reasons we hosted the War Horse Writing Seminar for Black Veterans last fall, where we worked with nine talented veterans. In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting their stories, along with others, that help enrich our collective understanding of war, sacrifice, resilience, identity, and community.
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Training the next generation of military writers
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The War Horse is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom that holds power to account, strengthens our democracy, and improves understanding of the true cost of military service.
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The War Horse educates the public on the human cost of military service. Our team achieves this through our original, in-depth reporting and multimedia storytelling, first-person essays from people within the military community, and professional development writing seminars that ensure those most affected by war have a prominent voice in the national conversation.
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