83 years later: 'Philadelphia 15' sailors receive national recognition
It has been more than 80 years since Larry Ponder's Father and Uncle were wrongfully dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Navy.
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United States Navy apologies to Chattanooga family for racist treatment during World War II
Larry Ponder, the son of John Ponder, his sister and a few family members recently visited the Pentagon where they were presented newly issued honorable discharges and an apology.
Source: local3news.com
83 years after exposing Navy racism, 15 Black sailors exonerated, including father, uncle of Chattanooga man
In 1940, Larry Ponder's father and uncle were kicked out of the Navy after signing onto a letter to a Black newspaper detailing racist treatment they'd received while serving on a warship.
Source: timesfreepress.com
83 years after exposing Navy racism, 15 Black sailors exonerated
Family members attended a June 16 ceremony at the Pentagon, where Navy officials apologized for expelling 15 black sailors who exposed racism aboard the USS Philadelphia in 1940. The Navy issued honorable discharges for the sailors, all of whom have died.
Source: stripes.com
Chattanoogans celebrate Juneteenth
Chattanoogans came together to honor Juneteenth on Monday. The Unity Group held their Juneteenth Parade along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
Source: wdef.com