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African American

BaronChocula

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5. Wow!

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Reply #4)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 02:58 PM

Sep 4

Impressive family history. I use the fact that African Americans have fought in every war in American history (from colonial era on) to shut up conservative acquaintances when they try to lecture Blacks on how to be American. It definitely came up during the NFL national anthem protests.

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'Harlem Hellfighters' - 369th Infantry Regiment honored with Congressional Gold Medal at U.S. Capitol [View all] JustAnotherGen Sep 4 OP

I wish my history buff parents were alive to see it BaronChocula Sep 4 #1

Me too JustAnotherGen Sep 4 #2

My BIL's father was a Tuskegee Airmen BaronChocula Sep 4 #3

When Desert Storm JustAnotherGen Sep 4 #4

Wow! BaronChocula Sep 4 #5

Love this! JustAnotherGen Sep 4 #6