Beschreibung:
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.
African Americans have long used the military for gaining legitimacy and as the ultimate path to citizenship. Blacks in the Military and Beyond thoughtfully chronicles their tumultuous journey from slavery through the present, extending the ourstory to pre-service, in service and post-service economic considerations as significant factors in determining whether or not serving in the military has advantaged Blacks, and how such mechanisms like the periodic drawing down of forces have impacted Blacks overall. G.L.A. Harris and Evelyn L. Lewis delve into the role of the military as a conduit in helping to create and sustain the Black middle class, challenging the military to be more strategic as to the long term effects of its decisions to be ever mindful of upholding its moral compact with African Americans.
Chapter 1: Trials, Tribulations, and TributesChapter 2: Blacks Official Entry into Military Service: The Long Road Traveled to IntegrationChapter 3: Sisters in the Struggle: The Role of Black Women in the Military Chapter 4: The Role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Still a Repository for Black TalentChapter 5: The Black Middle Class and the Path to Economic WealthChapter 6: Is Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and Don’t Pursue at Odds with the Black Community?Chapter 7: Education and Affirmative ActionChapter 8: The Business Case: Entrepreneurship and Esprit de Corps Chapter 9: The Changing Economics of Military ServiceChapter 10: Advancing Through the Ranks: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) CareersChapter 11: The Allure of Military Service: Forecast for Black Recruitment