America's system of veteran benefits has long stood out for its promise to support all who serve.

In practice, the @DeptVetAffairs has discriminated against vets of color. Under Trump, passive prejudice flared into active hate. My first for @nytopinion: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/sunday-review/trump-va-racism.html
The Trump V.A.’s Racist Legacy

“It needs to be cleaned up right away,” one employee said. Will Denis McDonough, Biden’s pick for V.A. secretary, help repair what’s broken?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/sunday-review/trump-va-racism.html
Those looking for more resources on this issue should check out the great work being done inside @MinorityVets + the @BlackVetProject. https://www.blackveteransproject.org/veteran-advoacy 
The national archives is also filled with fascinating material on black military service and the post-Civil War fight for equality: https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war
Black Soldiers in the U.S. Military During the Civil War

Background "Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letter, U.S., let him get an eagle on his button, and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, there is no power on earth

https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war
Here's a short but fantastic thread by @kaylahchanel on black military service https://twitter.com/i/events/968956949026009089
Celebrating Black Military History for #BlackHistoryMonth

https://twitter.com/i/events/968956949026009089
Many thanks to @talmonsmith's thoughtful edits on the piece + @Glyn_Pete's rigorous fact-checking!
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