Black History Month

Black history month commemorates the significant events and achievements of the African-American population of the United States. This tradition marked its beginning officially from 1976. It is celebrated in the month of February in the United States of America. It celebrates all the historic events from 1865, wherein the thirteenth amendment of the American constitution abolished slavery in the US.

A Tribute To Military Ancestors 



George Washington Thomas

George "Washington" Thomas born in 1837 and died in 1912 in Brookhaven  Mississippi.. George was my great-great-great-grandfather. He served in the 56^th Regiment Infantry of the United States Colored Troops Infantry.

George Thomas was the father of Butler Thomas my great-great grandfather and the grandfather of my grandmother Sallie Mae Thomas Coleman.

Julius “Jack” Cameron”

Born 09/18/1922 Died 03/30/2010

My uncle Julius “Jack”Cameron enlisted in the United States Army and was honorable discharged in 1945. He received the following medals: World War II Medal, (1941-1945) Medal of Good Conduct, Japan's Army of Occupation Medal, Heroic Meritorious Achievement Medal, and Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal (1941-1945).

Uncle Julius is buried at Rest Haven Cemetery in Winnsboro Louisiana.

Edward L Coleman

Born 06/13/1951 Died 12/21/2001

My brother Edward L Coleman served in the US Amry as A PV2 from 1976 and was honorable discharge in 1977. He is buried at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington.

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 that can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship."

-- Frederick Douglass