By Walt Napier, 514th Air Mobility Wing / Published July 01, 2021
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. (AFNS)
With the recent events in 2020, it is important to look back over the events that have been pivotal in breaking down racial barriers. This discussion will investigate the numerous examples of Black military service, with Black Americans fighting in every United States conflict from the American War for Independence to present day. It will also explore how the military valor of African Americans helped end limited martial involvement and segregated military service.
American Revolution to the Civil War
Black service members have fought in every single American conflict. The U.S. Army History Office estimates around 5,000 warriors in the American Revolution were Black. These men served in the artillery (the most advanced branch of service during the period), the infantry, as laborers, and even musicians. One particular unit, the 1st Rhode Island R
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David Treadwell: Midcoast Senior College: A gift for seniors
By David TreadwellJust a Little Old
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Did you know that a horrific factory fire in New York City in 1911 led indirectly to the creation of the Social Security Administration? Did you know that the person behind the enactment of child labor laws spent most of her childhood summers in Damariscotta, Maine? Did you know that 180,000 African-Americans fought for the Union side in the Civil War, representing about ten percent of the total force? Did you know that postcards showing photos of lynchings were often sold as souvenirs in the early 1900s? These are just some of the interesting things I learned while taking two fine courses on Zoom this fall offered by the Midcoast Senior College.
Midcoast Senior College announces free Winter Wisdom talks on Zoom
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Midcoast Senior College is holding its annual Winter Wisdom lecture series beginning Jan. 6. Held on Wednesdays, these lectures will be presented on the Zoom teleconference platform this year. The schedule is as follows:
Jan. 6: Music as a Form of Community in the Time of Covid. Local songwriter and performer Jud Caswell will talk about what themes of contemporary life that influence his compositions and will perform his songs on his acoustic guitar as well.
Jan. 13: Universal Basic Income (UBI) in a Post-Pandemic World. Michael Howard, professor of philosophy at the University of Maine, will talk about Universal Basic Income, a proposal that would provide a monthly payment to cover basic expenses caused by high unemployment and businesses that have been forced to close.