Black Americans Face Unequal Burden as U.S. Inches Closer to War

Black Americans face unequal burden as US inches closer to war

Black Americans have historically been overrepresented in military combat, facing greater risks and less support than their counterparts.

Black Americans Face Unequal Burden as U.S. Inches Closer to War

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As the United States edges closer to possible military action against Iran, history signals a familiar reality for Black Americans

Black Americans Face Unequal Burden as U.S. Inches Closer to War – The Tennessee Tribune

As the United States edges closer to possible military action against Iran, history signals a familiar reality for Black Americans: disproportionate risk, unequal support, and a long legacy of being asked to sacrifice more while receiving less. From World War I through Iraq and Afghanistan, Black servicemembers have routinely been overrepresented in combat roles and underrepresented in decision-making positions. Today, although Black Americans m…