Blacks in the military and beyond / G. L. A. Harris and Evelyn L. Lewis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harris, G. L. A., author.

Lewis, Evelyn L., 1956- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American soldiers--History.

African American soldiers.

African Americans--Economic conditions.

African Americans.

United States--Armed Forces--African Americans.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (267 pages)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2019]

Summary:

"African Americans have long used the military for gaining legitimacy and the ultimate path to citizenship. Blacks in the Military and Beyond chronicles their tumultuous journey from slavery through the present, extending the history to significant factors in determining whether or not serving in the military has indeed advantaged Blacks." --Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part 1. Yesterday's struggles

Trials, tribulations, and tributes

Blacks' official entry into military service : the long road traveled to integration

Sisters in the struggle : the role of black women in the military

The role of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) : still a repository for black talent

Part 2. Today's realities

The black middle class and the path to economic wealth

Is don't ask, don't tell and don't pursue at odds with the black community?

Education and affirmative action

The business case: entrepreneurship and esprit de corps

Part 3. Tomorrow's challenges and possibilities : post-service travails

The changing economics of military service

Advancing through the ranks : science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers

The allure of military service : forecast for black recruitment

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4985-6786-X