Veteran's Day

Following Veterans Day, Russ Parr used this "Russ Rant" to honor his dad, Lt. Colonel Thomas Parr III, who passed away over the summer.

Donald Trump skipped a ceremony that honored fallen soldiers because it was raining. Other world leaders were present but the president of the United States was afraid of a little water. Could you imagine what would have happened if Obama skipped a Veterans Day ceremony because of rain? Donald Trump continues to be an embarrassment. […]

The highlight of General Colin Powell‘s Veterans Day celebrations was being a part of the grand opening of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio. Powell says this museum is special because it doesn’t focus on a specific war, battle, or mission, it focuses “just on Veterans.” The museum focuses on and honors […]

Veterans Day is a day honoring all servicemen and women who have served or are serving in the Military, Air Force or Marines to defend and protect our country. Although many war heroes get honored on this day, not many know of the African-American heroes that fought in combat during World War I. Fighting On Both […]

A Black Army vet denied a free meal on Veteran's Day was forced to move after receiving death threats.

https://twitter.com/JaredHuffman/status/797217832568115200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The Petaluma Veteran’s Day parade took place on Friday in California and the appearance of Confederate flags along the parade route sparked major outrage. San Rafael Rep. Jared Huffman was one of many people disturbed by the controversial flags. He told reporters, “It was just so out of place that I had to do a double-take.” Huffman appeared in […]

CEDAR HILL, Texas (AP) — The parent company of Chili’s says it wants to make things right after a veteran had his free meal taken away on Veterans Day. Ernest Walker posted a video to Facebook on Friday of a manager taking away his meal at a Chili’s in the Dallas suburb of Cedar Hill. […]

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama is paying tribute to the nation’s veterans in a solemn Veteran’s Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. On a crisp fall morning, the president laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns on Friday and bowed his head in silent tribute before a bugler played taps. He […]

  Blake ‘Top Dogg’ Rashad trains service dogs for veterans dealing with various mental issues. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about his organization and how you can help support his incredible cause. On his connection with animals at an early age: “I suffer from depression and anxiety and dogs always made it a little […]

11/11/15- Did you know Gary Owen is a Veteran? The funny comedian actually was on active duty and on BET’s Comic View at the same time. Click the link to find out how he made both happen!

  General Colin Powell may have been retired for 22 years, but he still understand the life of a soldier. Who better to talk to on Veteran’s Day when we celebrate the accomplishments and sacrifices our our men and women in uniform. “It’s very moving for the nation to pause on Veteran’s Day and pay […]

General Colin Powell has achieved well beyond his distinguished 35 years in the military. Not only was he the first Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first Black Secretary of State, he was at one point a legitimate Republican political candidate. Powell is part of the proud history of Black veterans […]