
Published Articles
Published: Feb. 28, 2014
Author: Lauren Poindexter
This year the U.S. Army celebrates Black History Month and its theme, "civil rights in America." After discovering a few significant historical moments that took place on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, I was inspired to create a video correlating to this theme.
JBM-HH is not only enriched with military history, but has contributed toward ground-breaking moments for civil rights in America: Buffalo Soldiers trained here; Fort Myer Elementary was the first school in the commonwealth of Virginia to integrate. [Read More]

I Also Dream
Published: Sept 9, 2013
Author: Lauren Poindexter
Holding back tears as I watched the families of Emmett Till and Trayvon Martin approach the podium to speak during “The National Action to Realize the Dream March,” there was a mixture of mourning and hope amongst the crowd as they cheered for the families.
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ACS Celebrates 47th Birthday July 27, 2012
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Deadline nears for AOWCGWA scholarships and grants
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I Also Dream Aug 24, 2013
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JBM-HH Rich With Civil Rights First Feb 28, 2014
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