Tag: Montford Point Marines

Joseph A. Budd Who Became Springfield’s First Black Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain, Now Honored with Police Station in His Name

Sep 23, 2024

Springfield, Massachusetts, is set to honor a trailblazing figure in its law enforcement history. Joseph A. Budd, the city’s first Black police officer to achieve multiple high-ranking positions, will have the new police station named after him. This…
The Historic Story Of The Montford Point Marines Who Were The First African Americans In The U.S. Marine Corps

Feb 14, 2024

Tthe remarkable story of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps, who broke down barriers and paved the way for integration in the military.

Joseph A. Budd Who Became Springfield’s First Black Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain, Now Honored with Police Station in His Name