Memorial Day has been defaulted as the first big cookout day of the summer ahead of the newly established Juneteenth and that one day in July when all the ugly red, white and blue stuff comes out.
However, Memorial Day is originally meant to remember our fallen soldiers who gave their lives serving the United States in the military. You know who else served in the military? Some of your favorite Black actors, actresses and musicians. Hell, they may have even ran into your grandparents and great-grandparents on the field.
Don’t sweat! Many of these celebrities have not gone to glory just yet, but their service before the glitz and glam is still worth remembering. Check out these 15 Black celebrities who served the country.
