JimNeusom
May 30th, 2005, 02:29 PM
Memorial Day and Black Family History
By Jim Neusom
May 30, 2005
As a veteran, I encourage each and ever one of you, to take a minute to recognize, and remember the members of your OWN family that have lost their lives in service to this country. Even though, we find ourselves once again trapped in an unpopular war and many of us want to reject the current media hype to Support Our Troops; like you can't disagree with the war in Iraq and still support the selfless efforts of our sons and daughters. I'm asking that you take a moment at this years family Bar-B-Q or picnic to remember uncle Jack, grandpa Jett, and our proud forefathers that did their duty and paid of it with their lives.
Blacks in America, have been on the front lines of every war ever fought in this countries name. If you take the time to ask, you will find that someone in your family died in a foreign land, serving his or her country. Personally, I can trace my family's military history from the civil war grave sites in Louisiana to my mothers favorite cousin, who's name is etched on the Vietnam Memorial Wall. From the Revolutionary War to the deserts of Iraq, Black folk have sacrificed their lives for this country. Do not hate the player ... hate the game (War)!
As I wrote in the opening my historical review of the Black servicemen in the Korean War, "Glory Honor & Lies" (http://www.citylightssoftware.com/reporter801.html (http://www.citylightssoftware.com/reporter801.html)); << Glory can be found in the eyes of children as they listen to the stories of old men recounting battles of the past. Honor can be found in the recognition of a grateful nation for the extra ordinary sacrifices of every-day men and women to duty and country. Lies can be found in official reports intended to reinforce stereotypes and prejudices that deny the accomplishments of those who have earned Glory and Honor. >>
In that regards here are some interesting and little known Black military stories to start a family conversation on;
The 5th US Colored Infantry,
Ohio's first African American regiment of the Civil War
http://www.geocities.com/mess_dafrique/ (http://www.geocities.com/mess_dafrique/)
Black Congressional Medal of Honor Winners
http://www.medalofhonor.com/recipients/black.html (http://www.medalofhonor.com/recipients/black.html)
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About The Author:
James I. Neusom, is the founder and publisher of the City Lights Reporter an online news journal that focuses on afrocentric and multicultural technology based, issues, people, and websites. He is also an e-commerce software developer, Webmaster, and Internet promoter.
His stated corporate goal is to assist African Americans and people of color in the achievement of social and economic equality on the Net. He is a credentialed freelance writer and his opinions and insights can be found on websites, community publications and many international publications.
He is a national speaker, and donates his time to teach and encourage small, minority and women owned business to get involved in Internet technology.
Regular Free Lance Contributor to;
The Black Web Portal
http://www.blackwebportal.com/wire/AuthorContent.cfm?PartnerID=57 (http://www.blackwebportal.com/wire/AuthorContent.cfm?PartnerID=57)
Manhunt.com
http://www.manhunt.com (http://www.manhunt.com/)
Black Tech Magazine
http://www.blacktechmagazine.com/index.shtml (http://www.blacktechmagazine.com/index.shtml)
Black Filmmaker Magazine
http://www.bfmmedia.com/ (http://www.bfmmedia.com/)
You can find more detailed information on his website http://www.citylightssoftware.com (http://www.citylightssoftware.com/) or read his daily posts at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_City_Lights_Reporter/ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_City_Lights_Reporter/)
By Jim Neusom
May 30, 2005
As a veteran, I encourage each and ever one of you, to take a minute to recognize, and remember the members of your OWN family that have lost their lives in service to this country. Even though, we find ourselves once again trapped in an unpopular war and many of us want to reject the current media hype to Support Our Troops; like you can't disagree with the war in Iraq and still support the selfless efforts of our sons and daughters. I'm asking that you take a moment at this years family Bar-B-Q or picnic to remember uncle Jack, grandpa Jett, and our proud forefathers that did their duty and paid of it with their lives.
Blacks in America, have been on the front lines of every war ever fought in this countries name. If you take the time to ask, you will find that someone in your family died in a foreign land, serving his or her country. Personally, I can trace my family's military history from the civil war grave sites in Louisiana to my mothers favorite cousin, who's name is etched on the Vietnam Memorial Wall. From the Revolutionary War to the deserts of Iraq, Black folk have sacrificed their lives for this country. Do not hate the player ... hate the game (War)!
As I wrote in the opening my historical review of the Black servicemen in the Korean War, "Glory Honor & Lies" (http://www.citylightssoftware.com/reporter801.html (http://www.citylightssoftware.com/reporter801.html)); << Glory can be found in the eyes of children as they listen to the stories of old men recounting battles of the past. Honor can be found in the recognition of a grateful nation for the extra ordinary sacrifices of every-day men and women to duty and country. Lies can be found in official reports intended to reinforce stereotypes and prejudices that deny the accomplishments of those who have earned Glory and Honor. >>
In that regards here are some interesting and little known Black military stories to start a family conversation on;
The 5th US Colored Infantry,
Ohio's first African American regiment of the Civil War
http://www.geocities.com/mess_dafrique/ (http://www.geocities.com/mess_dafrique/)
Black Congressional Medal of Honor Winners
http://www.medalofhonor.com/recipients/black.html (http://www.medalofhonor.com/recipients/black.html)
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About The Author:
James I. Neusom, is the founder and publisher of the City Lights Reporter an online news journal that focuses on afrocentric and multicultural technology based, issues, people, and websites. He is also an e-commerce software developer, Webmaster, and Internet promoter.
His stated corporate goal is to assist African Americans and people of color in the achievement of social and economic equality on the Net. He is a credentialed freelance writer and his opinions and insights can be found on websites, community publications and many international publications.
He is a national speaker, and donates his time to teach and encourage small, minority and women owned business to get involved in Internet technology.
Regular Free Lance Contributor to;
The Black Web Portal
http://www.blackwebportal.com/wire/AuthorContent.cfm?PartnerID=57 (http://www.blackwebportal.com/wire/AuthorContent.cfm?PartnerID=57)
Manhunt.com
http://www.manhunt.com (http://www.manhunt.com/)
Black Tech Magazine
http://www.blacktechmagazine.com/index.shtml (http://www.blacktechmagazine.com/index.shtml)
Black Filmmaker Magazine
http://www.bfmmedia.com/ (http://www.bfmmedia.com/)
You can find more detailed information on his website http://www.citylightssoftware.com (http://www.citylightssoftware.com/) or read his daily posts at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_City_Lights_Reporter/ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_City_Lights_Reporter/)