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OPPRESSION…JUDEO-CHRISTIAN
ETHICS PERSPECTIVE… AND
E
PLURIBUS UNIUM/OUT OF MANY ONE 1776 TO 2026!?!
FAITH/HOPE
SPRINGS ETERNAL ILLUSTRATED, AND “‘[YOUR SECRET SINS WILL FIND
YOU OUT ?1?
JUDEO-CHRISTIAN
ETHICS dictates:
“Out
of one blood…”
E
PLURIBUS UNIUM dictates:
“OUT
OF MANY ONE …”
When,
oh when Dear Lord will
“WE THE PEOPLE OF THESE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA”
ILLUSTRATE
WHAT WE HAVE PROCLAIMED IN OUR CONSTITUTION?!?” (OWENS, JR. 2026)
PSALMS
90:8, A prayer by Moses is apt in describing what has happened in the
lives of the African American soldiers as they served with valor our
nation in each war that the U.S. has engaged in. That powerful word
from God in prayer says:
“Our
iniquities, our secret heart,
and its
sins [which we would so like to conceal even from ourselves] (USA),
You have set in the [revealing] light of Your countenance” (USA).
Read
what our noble valiant fore-parents did, first and then what happened
afterwards:
Historical
researchers have recorded that:
“Black
soldiers have historically served in American wars not only out of
patriotism, but to secure freedom, win the rights of
citizenship, and achieve equality at home, often aiming for a "Double
Victory"
against foreign oppression and domestic racism. They viewed military
service as a crucial avenue to prove their worthiness and compel the
nation to extend rights to them.
Key
Reasons for Service Across American Conflicts:
Revolutionary
War (1775-1783): While some supported the British for freedom
promises, many fought in the Continental Army for the principles of
liberty and to prove they were worthy of freedom.
Civil
War (1861-1865): Served to abolish slavery, destroy the
rebellion, and earn citizenship, with Frederick Douglass (Whose two
sons served in the Civil War, both of them were in the 54th
Massachusetts Infantry (the movie “Glory,” which actor
Denzel Washington won an Oscar for best supporting actor, the movie
portrayed the courageous second battle of Fort Wagner in South
Carolina where many black men died.) (Frederick Douglass's son,
Lewis Henry held the rank of Sargent Major and survived the suicide
storming of the fort. Morgan Freeman portrayed him in the movie.)
emphasizing that the rifle and uniform would make it impossible to
deny them rights. (Frederick Douglass’s second son was
transferred to the 5th Massachusetts cavalry before the battle and
earned the rank of first Sargent. Douglass’s third was not a combat
soldier, however, he played a vital role by recruiting black men for
the Union Army. No affirmative action, the three of them earned
achievements on their own merits.
World
War I (1917-1918): Black men enlisted to demonstrate loyalty,
patriotism, and to win the respect of white Americans, aiming to
prove they deserved equal treatment. They were urged to "return
fighting" for their rights.
World
War II (1941-1945): Fought for the "Double V Campaign"—a
victory for democracy overseas and a victory against segregation and
racism at home.
Post-War
and Modern Times: Service continued to break down societal
barriers and ensure equal recognition in a society that often denied
them basic rights.
Despite
these contributions, Black soldiers often faced discrimination and
segregation, fighting for freedoms that they themselves did not fully
enjoy in the United States.”
The
following is a military statistical estimation of those black men
that served in each war:
“Numbers
vary from hundreds in early conflicts to over a million in WWII,
serving under segregation until military integration in 1948.
War
of 1812: Around 500 free Black men helped defend Louisiana at
the Battle of New Orleans, with extensive service in the Navy.
Mexican
American War: Specific figures for Black soldiers are largely
unrecorded, as the military was not desegregated.
Spanish-American
War: Nearly 3,000 Black regulars served in the Buffalo Soldier
regiments.
World
War I: Over 380,000 African Americans served, with roughly
200,000 in the American Expeditionary Forces.
World
War II: Roughly 1.3 million African American soldiers served
across all fields.
Korean
War: Many Black soldiers were engaged in the early, challenging
stages of the war as the military began desegregation.
Vietnam
War: Approximately 300,000 African Americans served,
representing a high percentage of ground combatants.
Iraq
War: African Americans formed a significant part of the
volunteer forces, though exact total numbers of deployments are often
tracked as part of the overall military force.
Conflict
with Iran: As this is a hypothetical or highly current, evolving
situation (as of May 2026), specific numbers of Black soldiers
engaged in recent operations against Iranian-backed forces in the
Middle East are not explicitly cited in general archives.
Yet
another statistical chart:
Summary
of Service Numbers
|
|
Estimated
Black Service members
|
Military
Structure
|
|
War
of 1812
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~1,500
- 2,400
|
Mostly
Navy / Segregated Local Militias
|
|
Mexican-American
War
|
No
official count (Unlisted Support)
|
Non-combatant
/ Servants / Labor (This is questionable)
|
|
Spanish-American
War
|
~8,000
|
Segregated
Regulars & Vol. Militias
|
|
World
War I
|
~367,000
- 380,000
|
Segregated
Units (Draft & Vol)
|
|
World
War II
|
~1.2
Million
|
Segregated
Units (Draft & Vol)
|
|
Korean
War
|
~600,000
|
First
Officially Integrated War
|
|
Vietnam
War
|
~275,000
- 300,000
|
Integrated
(High Draft Proportions)
|
|
Iraq
War
|
Hundreds
of Thousands (~17-20% of Force)
|
Integrated
(All-Volunteer Force)
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2026
War with Iran
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TBD
(Drawn from ~19% active-duty Black force)
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Integrated
(All-Volunteer Force)
|
Testimonies
and Reasons for Service:
General
Theme: Service was viewed as a "demand for liberty"
and a way to earn full citizenship, often referred to as a "double
victory" (victory against enemies abroad and racism at home).
WWI/WWII: Many
volunteered with the hope that proving their courage under fire would
improve their status in American society, proving the "illogic
and inefficiency of the segregation policies".
Civil
Rights Era/Vietnam: Soldiers often expressed a complex,
conflicted desire to serve their country while questioning their own
rights in it, often acting as "patriots" despite
experiencing "dispiriting obstacles" and discrimination.
Note:
Data on specific numbers can be challenging to confirm due to
historical segregation (SECRET SINS), which sometimes left black
soldiers undocumented or listed simply as part of the total force.
Lastly,
I would be remiss if I do not report to you a major atrocious
incident, SECRET SIN, perpetrated against patriotic black warriors
reported by many historians:
“In
1917, during Woodrow Wilson's, 28th President of the United States of
America (The first President with a PHD in political science and
brilliant writer and near great president.) presidency, racial
tensions in Texas led to the Houston Riot, where Black soldiers of
the 24th Infantry Regiment faced violent discrimination, culminating
in a mutiny that resulted in the hanging of 19 black soldiers by the
U.S. Army. Wilson later approved the execution of six soldiers
(SECRET SINS).
Key
Aspects of Wilson, Texas, and Black Soldiers:
The
1917 Houston Riot (Camp Logan): Black soldiers of the 3rd
Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, were sent to Houston to guard the
construction of Camp Logan. They faced intense racial abuse and
harassment from Houston’s white police force and residents.
The
Incident: On August 23, 1917, after police
assaulted a black soldier and rumors spread of an impending mob
attack, over 100 soldiers armed themselves and marched into Houston,
leading to a riot where 19 people died (15 white and four Black).
Mass
Court-Martial and secExecutions: The Army held the
largest mass court-martial in U.S. history
at Fort Sam Houston. Initially, 13
BLACK soldiers
were
hanged on Dec. 11, 1917,
without
the opportunity for appeal.
President
Wilson’s Action: Following public outcry, subsequent death
sentences were subject to review. President
Wilson approved the execution of six additional soldiers in 1918,
while commuting the sentences of 10 others.”
(SECRET SINS ABOUNDED!)
“Wilson's
Justification: According to historical
records,
Wilson publicly defended the courts-martial as models of fairness. He
stated that he permitted the six executions because of "plain
evidence" of brutality, but offered clemency to the others
hoping it would inspire "further zeal and service" among
Black soldiers. No white police officers or civilians were ever
tried.” (SECRET SINS)
“Legacy: For
over 100 years, the events were considered a "mutiny."
In 2023 (Point of personal privilege: My Father, a WW II combat
Buffalo soldier would have been 100 years old in 2023 when, this
action was taken. A bit of irony for me.) the U.S. Army officially
overturned the convictions of all 110 soldiers, acknowledging
that the proceedings were racially biased and fundamentally
unfair.” (UH!
TOO LITTLE TOO LATE!!!)
“Under
Wilson, federal policy permitted the assignment of Black troops to
the Jim Crow South, despite high risk of violence. While Secretary of
War Newton D. Baker was briefed on the situations, Wilson's (the
President of the United States of America) direct involvement was in
reviewing the final death sentences of the second and third
courts-martial.” (Wilson’s father was a minister.)
“President
Woodrow Wilson’s administration assigned Black American soldiers to
fight under French command during
World
War I primarily due
to deep-seated racial prejudice
(HIS SECRET SIN AS WELL) within the U.S. military leadership, which
doubted the combat capabilities of African American troops and sought
to maintain strict segregation.”
“The
decision was a combination of pressure from white American officers
who refused to serve alongside Black troops, urgent manpower
shortages in France, and a desire to avoid integrating the U.S.
Army.”
Genesis
50:20 records Joseph’s words to his blood kin brothers, that
applies to all of us, because “Out of one blood God created all of
mankind.” It says, “As
for you, you thought evil against me, but God meant it for good, to
bring about that many people should be kept alive, as they are this
day.” Wilson’s assigning black troops to fight under the French
Flag proved this scripture true in their experiences as well:
“Yet
the 369th Infantry Regiment (part of the 93rd Division that same
division that met with misfortune in Texas) proved an excellent
reputation fighting under the French flag, earning the nicknames
“Harlem Hellfighters” and “Harlem Rattlers.”
Sgt.
Henry Johnson was the first American recipient of the French Croix de
Guerre for bravery; Private Needham Roberts was the second.
A
total of 68 Croix de Guerre and 24 Distinguished Service Crosses were
awarded to men of the 93rd Division along with several unit
commendations, making it one of the most decorated American units of
the war.” President Wilson meant what he did for (SECRET SIN)
evil and God turned his SECRET SIN TO THE Black soldiers good. So
grateful were the French that they erected a beautiful monument
thanking the black WW I soldiers contributions. (Side note: Adolph
Hitler blew that monument up in 1940 when his German troops invaded
France…just like Napoleon having the nose of the Great Sphinx blown
off because it had a Negro nose Hmmmmm! Nothing like black racial
prejudice to ruin good things!!!
COMMON
SENSE REVISITED…
Until
we meet again…
TO
BE CONTINUED…
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