Showing posts with label descendant of the first Black soldier to win the Medal of Honor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label descendant of the first Black soldier to win the Medal of Honor. Show all posts

Monday, May 30, 2022

On Memorial Day The Past Is Present | Carrie Mae Weems and the 54th Regiment


In honor of #MemorialDay, artist Carrie Mae Weems () and Carl J. Cruz, descendant of the first Black soldier to win the Medal of Honor, reflect on the connections between The 54th Massachusetts Regiment and ongoing struggles today.