4:00 p.m. Presentation | 5:00 p.m. Reception
This event is free and open to the public. Register today to join us in person or to view the event online.

After the annual Family and Military Appreciation Block Party, join The National WWII Museum to celebrate the opening of its latest exhibit, Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II.

This special exhibition honors the significant role Black servicemembers and Home Front workers played in securing Allied victory, even as they faced discrimination. Emphasizing the fight for a “Double Victory” against fascism abroad and racism at home, Fighting for the Right to Fight explores the challenges confronted by and accomplishments of African Americans before, during, and after World War II.

Following a presentation and reception, the exhibit will be open for viewing. For more information, contact Maggie Hartley, EdD, Director of Public Engagement, at maggie.hartley@nationalww2museum.org.

On display in the Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall from November 11, 2024, through July 27, 2025, Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II is presented by the Donald Family in honor of Cpl. Warren J. Donald Sr. with additional support from Dr. Bobby and Mrs. Lori Kent Savoie and Timber and Peggy Floyd.