The Americans Veteran Center / The World War II Veterans Committee

• Website: https://americanveteranscenter.org/

• Mission: A project of the American Studies Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation, The American Veterans Center and the World War II Veterans Committee works to preserve and promote the legacy and experiences of America's veterans and active duty service personnel from World War II through today.

• Contact: Tim Holbert, President - tholbert@americanveteranscenter.org

Black Veterans Project

• Website: https://www.blackveteransproject.org/

• Mission: Black Veterans Project leads a movement for racial inclusion and justice across the United States military while ensuring the welfare of all Black veterans who’ve served.

• Contact:

  • Richard Brookshire, Co-CEO + Co-Founder - richard@blackveteransproject.org

  • Kyle Bibby, Co-CEO + Co-Founder - kyle@blackveteransproject.org

John Henry Jr.

• Notes: Found a post where he identifies himself as the "family historian." Made a Veteran's Day post listing all of his family members who have served in the military since WWI. Don't know if any are living but the WWII Veterans he listed:

  • Thomas Elwood Henry, Sr.

  • John P. Henry, Sr.

  • John Leonard "Buck" Lagree

  • Thomas M. "TM" Dunlap

  • John F. Williams

  • Rev. S.S. Neal

  • George "G.J." Neal, Jr.

  • Benjamin "BM" Sayles

  • Hubert P. Abernathy, Sr.

  • Oliver "Preacher" Hunter, Jr.

• Contact: jphenry@ncat.edu, jhenry@wnccumc.net

National Association for Black Veterans

• Website: https://nabvet.org/

• Mission: NABVETS is a nationally certified Veterans Service Organization, and a United States Department of Veteran Affairs Claims Representative. We provide personal advocacy on behalf of Veterans seeking assistance with claims and benefits. We are a global community with chapters across the United States and internationally. We are passionate about preserving the historical contributions of minority Veterans and commemorating their legacies. We amplify the voice of those often unheard, advocating for the needs of homeless and economically challenged Veterans. 

• Contact:

  • Clarence Davis, Chair - cdavis2687@aol.com

  • Gwendolyn Worthy, National Commander - ij600@ymail.com

  • Region 1 (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington): Anthony Williams, Region Commander - anthonydd13@gmail.com

  • Region 7 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont): Kevin Meggett, Region Commander - kevincmeggett1word@gmail.com

  • Region 8 (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia): Nolan Lewis, Region Commander - nlewis2939@yahoo.com

  • Region 9 (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina): William Pierce, Region Commander - wildmins@gmail.com

National Montford Point Marine Association

• Website: https://montfordpointmarines.org/

• Mission: The National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., is a nonprofit Veterans Service Organization initially established in 1965. Our mission is to perpetuate the legacy of the first African Americans who entered the United States Marine Corps from the period of 1942 to 1949, and trained at the segregated training facility, Montford Point Camp, New River, North Carolina. Their 61st National Convention is July 6th - 8th in Baltimore, Maryland. For more info, including registration details click here.

• Contact: Ronald C. Johnson, President, President@montfordpointmarines.org

Ta-Nehisi Coates

• Contact: No direct contact available/no social pages

Dr. Todd Boyd

• Contact: tboyd@cinema.usc.edu

Tuskegee Airmen Inc 

• Website: https://tuskegeeairmen.org/

• Mission: The mission of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. (TAI) is twofold: 1) To PRESERVE the LEGACY of the Original Tuskegee Airmen, African Americans who participated in air crew, ground crew and operations support training in the Army Air Corps during WWII, and.. 2) To engage with YOUTH to inspire future careers in Aviation, Aerospace and STEM.

• Contact: Aletha, Office Manager - officemanager@tuskegeeairmen.org

Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum

• Website: https://tuskegeemuseum.org/

• Mission: The Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of these groundbreaking aviators who defied racial barriers to serve their country with honor during World War II. As the largest repository of Tuskegee Airmen Air Force artifacts, we safeguard their rich history through immersive exhibits, firsthand oral accounts, and authentic memorabilia.

• Contact: Brian R. Smith, President - brsmith@tuskegeemuseum.org

WWII Veterans History Project

• Website: https://www.ww2veteranshistoryproject.com/

• Mission: The WWII Veterans History Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to giving the past a future, one story at a time. Founded in 2015 by journalist, author, and visual storyteller Benjamin Mack-Jackson, we work to preserve the memories of the Greatest Generation and inspire future generations to remember their sacrifices. Through documentary films, traveling museum exhibitions, and educational programs, we bring these stories to life, ensuring that the lessons of World War II are never forgotten.

• Contact: Benjamin Mack-Jackson, Founder & Executive Director - ben@ww2veteranshistoryproject.com