DLA News Archive

Tag: African American

Head and shoulders shot of two black men.

Feb. 22, 2022

Black History Month Spotlight: DLA Chief of Staff Eric Smith

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Chief of Staff Eric Smith shares his experience growing up in the segregated south and encourages employees to work toward collective solutions to enduring inequalities.

Jan. 30, 2019

African-American leaders made history at DLA predecessor agency

As DLA prepares to observe Black History Month, it’s a fitting time to learn about African-American leaders who made history at the agency in its early years.

Man, woman listen to violin, solo singer on stage

Jan. 16, 2019

Actions to help others should be focus of Martin Luther King Jr. birthday, says nephew

Isaac Newton Farris Jr. remembers the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as “Uncle M.L.,” his mother’s lighthearted younger brother, fond of bike rides and pranks. He also remembers two major themes his uncle would advocate for just as strongly today, he told an audience Jan. 16 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Guest speaker retired Army Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick entertains and enlightens the audience with personal reflections during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance.

May 21, 2018

Ex-USACE commander, Army personnel deputy chief shares multicultural experiences, challenges

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick shared his thoughts on celebrating your heritage while focusing on performing at your highest level.

Ken Harvey, former NFL linebacker, describes the sacrifices made by African Americans in the military during a Black History Month observance at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Feb. 21.

Feb. 23, 2018

Barriers to equality are seen, unseen, says former NFL linebacker

African Americans have fought enemies seen and unseen, a former NFL linebacker told McNamara Headquarters Complex employees during a Black History Month observance Feb. 21.

Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, the director of DLA, remarks on the impact the King's letter had on the quest for civil rights and the resonance it continues to have on the national consciousness.

Jan. 18, 2018

HQC employees honor King’s memory with focus on ‘Letter From a Birmingham Jail’

McNamara Headquarters Complex employees honored the memory and work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17 with a video recitation of one of his most prominent writings, the letter he wrote from a jail cell after being arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, April 12, 1963, on charges of violating laws against mass public demonstrations.

Etta Baker played with notable musicians including Taj Mahal, Bob Dylan and B.B. King.

March 23, 2017

Women's History Commentary: Growing Up With Etta

The author recalls her late grandmother, blues musician Etta Baker, a prominent figure in women's history, African American history and America's musical heritage.