today in black history

June 28, 2025

By an Act of Congress in 1866, the Army created two cavalry and four infantry regiments for "colored" men, including the Buffalo Soldiers.

From The Bottom Up: Segment 5

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School attendance counselor Sheppard Benyard.

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