Veteran Organizations Join Forces to Host “The Voices of Black Veterans in 2022”
Virtual panel discussion includes Black leaders in the veteran services sector in advance of Black History Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 19, 2021
CONTACT: press@iava.org
New York, NY – On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, four leading veteran service organizations – Combined Arms, Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, Minority Veterans of America, and Travis Manion Foundation – are co-hosting a virtual panel discussion titled “The Voices of Black Veterans in 2022.”
In advance of Black History Month in February, these organizations are joining forces to amplify and uplift the voices of the Black veteran community with the goal of carrying their experiences forward and redefining the conversation on veterans in the future. There are approximately 2.15 million Black Veterans in the United States, representing about 12% of the veteran population.
Moderated by Navy Veteran and DEI Professional, D’Juan Wilcox, the panelists include the following Black leaders in the veteran services sector:
| WHO: | Jeremy Butler, CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Navy Crystal Ellington, Communications Director, Minority Veterans of America, Army Janaia Nash, Chief Programs Officer, Travis Manion Foundation, Army Mary Tobin, AmeriCorps Senior Advisor for Wounded Warrior, Veteran, and Military Family Initiatives, Army |
| WHAT: | Virtual Panel Discussion “The Voices of Black Veterans in 2022” |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, January 26th at 4:00 pm EST/ 1:00 pm PST |
| WHERE: | Register for this important and timely conversation here. |
This accomplished group of veteran leaders will lend their voices and experiences to discuss current projects in the Black Veteran Community and to honor and celebrate the legacy of Black Veterans for Black History Month.
To learn more about the work of these veteran service organizations, visit Combined Arms, Minority Veterans of America, and Travis Manion Foundation.
IAVA is the voice for the post-9/11 veteran generation. With over 425,000 veterans and allies nationwide, IAVA is the leader in non-partisan veteran advocacy and public awareness. We drive historic impacts for veterans and IAVA’s programs are second to none. Any veteran or family member in need can reach out to IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force at quickreactionforce.org or 855-91RAPID (855-917-2743) to be connected promptly with a veteran care manager who will assist. IAVA’s The Vote Hub is a free tool to register to vote and find polling information. IAVA’s membership is always growing. Join the movement at iava.org/membership.
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