Heroes Among Us: Stories of Black American Soldiers of WWII

Go For Broke National Education Center’s “Heroes Among Us” series honors Japanese American and Black veterans of World War II. As our nation currently finds itself struggling with a crisis of conscience, we acknowledge that despite the promise of America, not all people have been embraced by America’s value of equality.

In recognition and support of all of our veterans, Go For Broke National Education Center will be sharing lesser-known veterans’ stories of World War II. Stories of their courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. Despite the great discrimination they faced, they upheld America’s promise and provide us today with a sense of moral direction.

Lieutenant John R. Fox

As part of the "Heroes Among Us" series, Go For Broke National Education Center honors Black WWII veterans, highlighting Lieutenant John R. Fox, a Medal of Honor recipient who gave his life for a country that did not always uphold its promise of equality.

Incident at Bamber Bridge

Go For Broke National Education Center honors Black WWII veterans whose courage and sacrifice upheld America's ideals, even as they faced discrimination at home.

The Six Triple Eight

Go For Broke National Education Center honors the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, a segregated unit of Black women who overcame discrimination to serve with courage and uphold America's ideals during WWII.

The Black Panthers of the 761st Tank Battalion

Go For Broke National Education Center honors the 761st Tank Battalion, known as the "Black Panthers," a segregated Black unit whose bravery and sacrifice during WWII helped uphold America's promise of freedom and equality.