We Were There: African American Military Heritage Day

“We Were There: African American Military Heritage Day” was held at Edward O. Gourdin African American Veterans Memorial Park in Roxbury. The event honored African Americans present at every stage of the American military story. Participants pledge allegiance to the flag as 54th Regiment reenactors present the colors at Heritage Day event. See story, page 2.

PHOTOS: JOHN WILCOX/MAYOR’S OFFICE