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This concurrent resolution recognizes the significant and often overlooked contributions of Black veterans throughout U.S. military history, highlighting their heroic service in every major conflict from the Revolutionary War through modern times, despite facing systemic racism and discrimination. The resolution details the challenges Black soldiers encountered, such as substandard healthcare during the Civil War, segregation in the Armed Forces, and being denied basic civil rights at home even after serving their country. It celebrates notable achievements like the Tuskegee Airmen, the Harlem Hellfighters, and individual acts of valor, while also acknowledging how Black veterans were instrumental in advancing civil rights movements. The resolution specifically calls for recognition of Black veterans' patriotic sacrifices, their crucial role in fighting for equal rights, and urges the Department of Veterans Affairs to address ongoing health and benefit disparities for minority veterans. By documenting these historical experiences, the resolution seeks to honor the dignity, resilience, and transformative impact of Black military servicemembers who consistently fought for both their country abroad and for equality at home.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/23/all-info