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  • Black History Month offers a chance to celebrate historic contributions

    Black History Month offers a chance to celebrate historic contributions

    Celebrate Black History Month with VA and learn more about the history of Black Veterans and the Black innovators who made significant changes.

  • VA’s Million Veteran Program celebrates Black History Month

    VA’s Million Veteran Program celebrates Black History Month

    VA’s largest research program is making discoveries to help improve health care for Black Veterans.

  • VA joins the country in celebrating Black History Month

    VA joins the country in celebrating Black History Month

    This year’s Black History Month theme is African Americans and the Arts. The BHM founder believed reason would prevail over prejudice.

  • Black History Month: The story of Sara Marie Peterson Delaney

    Black History Month: The story of Sara Marie Peterson Delaney

    Dr. Sara (Sadie) Marie Johnson Peterson Delaney was the Chief Librarian of the VA hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama, for 34 years.

  • Black History Month: A reflection of empowerment

    Black History Month: A reflection of empowerment

    Justina Wells believes the legacy of world-class health care is engrained in the people who provide it. “We’re in the people business.” Black History Month celebrates diversity.

  • A Coast Guard Veteran’s story for Black History Month

    A Coast Guard Veteran’s story for Black History Month

    Retired Coast Guardsman Melvin W. Williams Jr. enlisted when “The Coast Guard was going through a transitional period of integration.”

  • Black History Month salute: Dr. Audrey Frison

    Black History Month salute: Dr. Audrey Frison

    VA celebrates Black History Month with a concluding salute to Dr. Audrey Frison, who is retiring after 40 years of serving Veterans.

  • VA celebrates Black History Month

    VA celebrates Black History Month

    Black History Month: There are more than two million Black Veterans in the United States who have made great sacrifices for our country.

  • A Black History Month Message from VA Secretary Denis McDonough

    A Black History Month Message from VA Secretary Denis McDonough

    As our country’s celebration of Black history comes to a close, a profoundly moving experience reminded me of the rich history of selfless service and sacrifice that Black Veterans have made to this nation.

  • VHA commemorates Black History Month

    VHA commemorates Black History Month

    Today’s VA embodies the spirit of the many Black men and women who were ground-breaking in history and continue to inspire us today. Pausing to remember their legacies and service.

  • In honor of Black History Month: food for your body and soul

    In honor of Black History Month: food for your body and soul

    As in many cultures, recipes for staple items have been passed down from generation to generation.

  • Black History Month: Pioneers in Medicine

    Black History Month: Pioneers in Medicine

    As our Nation celebrates Black History Month, it’s a good time [...]

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