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Join us on a journey through history as we explore the incredible story of Sergeant William Henry Johnson, the first American hero of World War I. In this episode of the award-winning Black Is America Podcast, we delve into the life of this brave African American soldier who, despite facing racial discrimination, gave his all to serve his country. From his heroic actions in the French trenches to his posthumous receipt of the Medal of Honor, Johnson's legacy is one of courage, determination, and patriotism. Don't miss this fascinating episode, available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Black Is America The Black Is America podcast highlights little-known African-American figures and stories. This podcast helps tell the story of America through the lens …

How did Black America create Memorial Day?
In this special episode of the Black Is America podcast, we explore the little-known story of recently enslaved citizens of Charleston, South Carolina, honored Union soldiers. In doing so, they inadvertently create a holiday we celebrate today.

In this episode, you will hear:

How the Charlestonians honored the Union Soldiers
Who was given credit for creating Memorial Day
How South Carolina has acknowledged what happened on May 1, 1865.
Yale professor David W. Blight is featured in this episode. His audio is courtesy of The New York Historical Society and Yale University.

This episode was also created due to sources from The Root.com, History.com, and Detroit ABC affiliate WXYZ. https://www.blackisamericapodcast.com/

Have You Heard Of Captain Aaron Fisher? Excerpt from Lt. John Fox: An All-American Hero Dominic Lawson (11:36): And, boy, was it worth it because John Fox was about to get quite the men…