In Boston- African-American Soldiers Series November 17th

Celebrating Black Veterans Roxbury History Speaker Series November 17, 2015  7PM at Haley House Bakery Café, 12 Dade St. Roxbury AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE MILITARY From the American Revolution to the present day Presentation by Dr. Chad Williams-Chair Dept. of African and Afro-American Studies, Brandeis and author of Torchbearers of Democracy: African American Soldiers in the WWI Era Panelists sharing their experiences will include The Honorable Charles Walker, whose father was a Tuskegee Airman and Haywood Fennell, Vietnam Era Veteran. Randall Tatum, the grand niece of Commander Gourdin will share his remembrances. Moderated by Barry Gaither, Museum of the National Center of Afro American Artists. We welcome all Black veterans to join us and share their experiences. Sponsored by the Roxbury Historical Society in partnership with Haley House Bakery Café.   Come early, dinner for purchase. Seating limited. Photo: Judge Edward Gourdin, Brigadier General 372nd Infantry Regiment and Roxbury Resident. Justice Edward O. Gourdin Veteran's Memorial Park named in his honor

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