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2023-07-14 22:14 UTC
VA job counselors often steered African American veterans towards vocational training instead of university education, reinforcing the belief that black Americans were only suited for menial labor.
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@Deglassco@mastodon.social 2023-07-14 22:16
Intimidation tactics were also employed to deter Black veterans from accessing GI Bill benefits. Instances of violence, such as the rock-throwing incident in Chicago, along with attacks and lynchings targeted at Black veterans, created an atmosphere of fear and hostility. 12/ #BlackMastodon #Histodons #History #StillWeRise