Here’s What We Know About Travis King, The Black U.S. Solider Who Crossed Into North Korea
The U.S. Army soldier who bolted into North Korea has been identified as Travis King, NBC News reports....
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Partners With U.S. Army To Mentor & Diversify Talent
The Divine Nine sorority announced that it is partnering with the U.S. Army to help mentor and diversify talent amongst its rankings. ...
Monica R. Lawson Makes History as First Black Woman to Rise From Chaplain to Colonel in the U.S. Army
Last month, Monica R. Lawson became the first active-duty Black woman chaplain to be promoted to colonel in the U.S. Army....
Black History Month: Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State
Retired four-star U.S. Army general Colin Powell became the 65th U.S. Secretary of State in 2001—the first African American to serve in that position. Powell...
5 Things the Military Teaches You About Leadership
“Invisible leadership doesn't mean its unseen or unrecognized, it’s simply hidden so that the efforts of others become more visible and new leaders emerge,†said...
Decline in Black Male Physicians Could Impact African American Health, Wellness
A recent study reveals that the number of black male physicians is in steady decline. Efforts like Tour for Diversity are attempting to reverse the...
BE Modern Man: Meet U.S. Army Veteran and Motivational Speaker Archie Nettles
“No longer will [the BE Modern Man] be able to stand by and react. He will have to be proactive—getting ahead and combating issues before...
BE Modern Man: Meet “The Veteran” Archie Nettles
Name: Archie Nettles Profession: Empowerment Speaker Age: 34 One Word That Describes You: Persistent A strong desire to encourage and empower others is what led Archie...
Update: Army to Review Controversial New Hair Policy that “targeted” Black Women
Critics complain new Army grooming policy targets black women...
David Banner’s Thoughts On the #OccupyWallStreet Movement
As the two-month anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement arrives, rapper/actor David Banner shares his first-hand perspective...