History shouldn’t be erased — especially the stories of those who sacrificed the most.
Two panels honoring African American soldiers who fought in Europe during WWII were recently removed from the visitor center at the American Cemetery in the Netherlands — sparking outrage from families and advocates.
One panel highlighted George H. Pruitt, a New Jersey–born engineer who died in 1945 while saving a fellow soldier. The other detailed the U.S. military’s “strict policy of segregation” during the war — a truth many say should never be hidden.
Local leaders are now urging officials to reconsider the removal, emphasizing the importance of preserving Black military history and honoring the soldiers whose courage shaped the civil rights movement that followed.
Their stories matter. Their legacy matters. Their place in history matters.
Source: @afrocentricfilmscollaborative
