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Association of Defense Communities
Understanding the Impact of Race, Diversity and Inequality Issues on Military Families
March 2022
This session from the 2022 Defense Communities National Summit discussed into the recommendations for community and installation leaders from the Blue Star Families report on Military Families of Color and highlighted the work being done by community representatives.
AARP
Veterans, Service Members of Color Grapple With Disparities
February 2022
Three in ten service members identify as a racial or ethnic minority, a figure that is expected to grow in the coming years. A new report from Blue Star Families, “The Diverse Experiences of Military & Veteran Families of Color,” suggests that addressing existing disparities faced by military families of color will improve national security and ensure long-term military readiness as those ranks grow.
FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
Service members of color face racial harassment, safety issues and more, study says
February 2022
Minorities in the military are experiencing racism from their local communities, racial profiling from law enforcement and slurs from fellow service members, according to a first-of-its-kind survey that takes a deep dive into the experiences of service members of color and their families.
The study provides new insights into a workforce that is, in large part, a microcosm of American society in terms of representation.
STARS AND STRIPES
US service members balk at some duty posts over racism fears, survey finds
February 2022
Military personnel who are minorities or have family members of color can face an agonizing decision when they receive assignments to places where they think they will face racial discrimination, a study commissioned by a military family advocacy group found.
And numerous respondents said that turning down a duty assignment over concerns of how they would be treated had harmed their military careers.
CNN CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE
After a career of breaking barriers in the Army, this retired General is now fighting for military families of color
October 2021
REIC Co-Chair LtG Gwen Bingham (U.S. Army, Ret.) was highlighted as a part of CNN's Champions for Change program.
MILITARY INFLUENCER MAGAZINE
Organization Launches $1 Million Racial Equity Initiative
February 2021
The launch of REI was featured in an issue of Military Influencer Magazine. In it, you will learn more about the story behind the launch of this initiative — as told by key stakeholders.
BEHIND THE MISSION PODCAST
BTM07 - Kathy Roth-Douquet and Sinclair Harris | Blue Star Families' Racial Equity and Inclusion Initiative
February 23rd, 2021
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Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families, and retired Navy Rear Admiral Sinclair Harris join the Behind the Mission Podcast to talk about diversity, equity, inclusion, and Blue Star Families' Racial Equity and Inclusion Initiative.