Today's lesson for Black History Month is US Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Brashear. He was the first black Navy Master Diver. His story was told in the movie "Men of Honor" with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert DeNiro.

https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/browse-by-topic/heritage/one-navy/african-americans/Carl-Brashear.html

Comments

Posting Rules

  • Be respectful to others
  • No spam or self-promotion
  • Stay on topic
  • Follow Bluesky's terms of service