Veterans Café Speaker Series
Correcting an Injustice: Black Valor Reviewed
Presented by Stephen Shaw
Thursday, August 17, 2023
During WWII white soldiers were invincible. Black soldiers were invisible. During WWII, 294 Medals of Honor were awarded but not one to a black soldier. This is a story of personal, political and systemic institutional racism. This is a story of belated integration of the military and African-American soldiers finally being recognized for their valor. Illustrated examples will be presented from the Civil War to present.
Stephen J. Shaw is a retired teacher, published author, and world traveler. With 25 years military experience between active duty with the USMC and the Pennsylvania National Guard, he retired from the Military as a Command Sergeant Major. Stephen is passionate about sharing history as it was, and enjoys traveling with his wife.
Join us during the Veterans Café at Building Bridges Foundation on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 9:30 am for this entertaining and informative discussion.
Admission is free to all, and includes coffee, tea, and pastries.
The Veterans Café is located at the Building Bridges Foundation and is held every Thursday morning.
230 Indian Hill Road
Conestoga, PA
