Veterans Committee of Central Virginia hosts its annual Commemorating the African American Military Experience Event

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The Veterans Committee of Central Virginia hosted its annual commemoration occasion to honor African American veterans and educate the neighborhood on their tales.

“Our mission as a Veterans Committee is to get the untold story out in regards to the segregated union,” stated Stanley Thomas.

Thomas says that African American veterans fought a second battle after getting back from the warfare.

“Although they fought for his or her nation, they have been denied the rights that each different physique had once they got here residence,” he stated.

The occasion makes a degree to discuss the army experiences of African People and the racism they confronted when returning residence.

Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears spoke on the occasion on the way to take these experiences and transfer ahead.

“Sure, this has occurred, however we may have a hope. You have to have a hope. We have to be ever wanting ahead, ever striving, as a result of we stand on the shoulders of giants,” Sears stated.

She spoke on the need of schooling and the alternatives it continues to grant.

“I realized numerous issues about numerous issues that I by no means knew earlier than,” Retired Navy veteran John Booker stated. “Once I was 18 years outdated, I left Cumberling with minimal schooling. In the present day after 30 years and army, I’m a put up doctorate, so you recognize you are able to do it. You will get it executed.”

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