Research suggests racist statements or acts can over time lead to chronic stress and stress-related illnesses like hypertension.
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A new report shows there has been a steady rise in veteran suicide that overtakes the number of soldiers who were killed in combat. Col. Michael Hudson joins the show to discuss possible solutions.
Lee Wong, an Asian-American and former soldier, lifts his shirt to reveal scars he sustained while serving with the US military. Wong, 69, an elected official in West Chester, Ohio was speaking in a town hall meeting about the racism he has faced in his adopted homeland.
African Americans volunteered in large numbers for the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. For some, the color line among troops blurred quickly in battle, but many still faced discrimination when they returned home.
This veteran’s mic was turned off after he started talking about the Black history of Memorial Day.
The Black Veterans Project co-founder and executive director Richard Brookshire joined CBSN to discuss the importance of initiatives supporting veterans of color and the legacy of inequality within the ranks.
Members and Veterans of the US Armed Forces have unacceptably high suicide rates. Why? It’s not the combat experience like one would suggest, but a much more complex issue that needs to be talked about.