Category Archives: Ebony Doughboys living history

Ebony Doughboys-WWI Re-enactors- New York Historical Society

The Ebony Doughboys were pleased to participate in a WWI Living History exhibit at the New York Historical Society representing the 369th Infantry commonly known as the “Harlem Hellfighters” The 369th Infantry was formerly known as the 15th New York National Guard based in Harlem NYC.

This famous unit of majority African American soldiers had one of the best combat records of any infantry unit that served in France during the great war.

For more information on this famous combat unit click: www.ebonydoughboys.org

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Ebony Doughboy Charles Whitaker of Forestville, Md, was interviewed by the Washington Post In reference to our participation in Washington DC’s 2017 Memorial Day Parade. Charles represented African American Veterans from the 93rd Division in WWI.

 

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Ebony Doughboys had the honor of marching in the Washington DC 2017 Memorial Day Parade along with WWI re-enactors from all over the US as well as members of the US WWI Commission .

Ebony Doughboys Charles Whitaker and Kelly Washington represented African American WWI Veterans who served in France during the Great War.

 

 

 

 

 

Ebony Doughboys-WWI Reenactors-3 Centuries of African American Soldiers

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On 2/25 2/26 We celebrated our 6th consecutive year of our living history timeline 3 Centuries of African American Soldiers. 3 Centuries as the event is now affectionately known is a timeline that starts from the Revolutionary War to Korea. Reenactors  dressed in period uniforms tell the history of their particular time period and show off their valuable militaria collections. 3 Centuries was established to honor African American Veterans who have served in all of America’s wars till present.

Our special guest this year was NYU Professor and Author Dr. Jeffery SamDr. Jeffery Sammonsmons who lectured on his book about the 369th Infantry Regiment “Harlem Hellfighters” “The Harlem Rattlers and The Great War”.

 

 

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Ebony Doughboys WWI Reenactors-Eugene Bullard

Eugene Bullard was the world’s first black combat aviator, flying in French squadrons during World War I (1917-18). Before he became a pilot he served in the French Foreign Legion and was awarded the Croix  De Guerre.

Eugene Bullard is performed by actor Chadd Gray. Chadd Gray is a budding actor from Voorhees, New Jersey. At 20 years old, he has graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy’s conservatory program, located in NYC. Trained in classical and contemporary acting forms, for both the stage and film, he has played characters ranging from Shakespeare’s ever calculating Richard III to the hopelessly confused teenager, Bleeker, in Juno.

As the year comes to a close, Chadd has plans to continue his education to earn his degree while also starting his YouTube channel where he can post original content written, directed, and filmed by himself and other creatives.

Ebony Doughboys WW1 Reenactors-Veterans Day in NYC November 2016

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The Ebony Doughboys were representing Harlem’s own 369th Harlem Hell Fighters at the NYC Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2016. Pictured are Steven Jones, Collins Jones and George Jones.

Another Contingent of Ebony Doughboy’s were also educating and honoring the memories of African American Veterans from the Revolutionary War, WWI and WWII at Charlottesville Virginia’s annual Veterans Day “Straighten Up and Fly Right” event at the Jefferson School a formerly segregated school for African American students.

 

Ebony Doughboys-501C3 Non Profit

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Ebony Doughboys is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies on your generosity to advance our goal in educating the public about the contributions of African American combat soldiers in the 93rd Infantry Division during WWI. Through your generosity we can continue to educate the public about these men through  our traveling history exhibits, educational programming, living history presentations and battle reenactments.

Please help us in honoring the memory of these forgotten soldiers who fought two wars, one in France and the other on the home front.

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For the 5th straight year Ebony Doughboys INC has had the pleasure of appearing at the Trenton Old Barracks Museum for the 3rd annual 3 Centuries of African American Soldiers event in Trenton, NJ for Black History Month.

3 Centuries as we affectionately call this timeline event is hosted by the Trenton Old Barracks Museum in honor of the black soldiers who fought in Americas wars from the Revolution up to WWII.

Reenactors from these time periods tell the story of the African American Soldier, Sailor and Marine in Americas segregated military.

Members of Ebony Doughboys Reenactors INC told the story of soldiers of the 93rd Infantry Division prior to going to France and while in France during WWI.

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