USS
Mason Veteran Linden Kieffer at Norwalk, CT Memorial Day Event
The Stamford Advocate
PROUD
was on Starz
inBlack during February and March 2007 and was available
from Starz On
Demand.
Foundation
remembers an experiment
The Bedford (VA) Bulletin
PROUD DVD review in the New
York Times
Relationships
Among African American Males
Thursday, February 20, 2007 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM
Cleveland State University, University Center Room 1,
2121 Euclid Ave.
Film workshop led by CSU faculty discussing PROUD
For details, contact the Black
Studies Program at 216.687.3655
USS
Mason: Forging a Path for Racial Democracy
Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 7pm
In recognition of black history
month, the National D
Day Memorial Foundation will examine how interracial crews aboard
the USS Mason forged a path
for racial
democracy in the military during WWII. The program includes a slide
presentation and discussion and will be held at the Bedford Welcome
Center. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet veteran
Leonard Coleman of the USS Mason and view an excerpt from the movie
Proud, featuring Ossie Davis. Free admission. A reception will
follow.
The National D-Day Memorial is located at the interchange of Routes
460 Bypass and 122, in the city of Bedford, between Roanoke and Lynchburg,
Virginia. Full directions here.
Film and Lecture
Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 3:00 p.m.
Mason crewmember James Graham, will show the documentary “Proudly
We Served” and answer questions about his days on the ship.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
Main Street, PO Box 25
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
631.367.3418
General Admission
- Free to Members
Reservations Suggested
Thank you
to the US
Navy Bureau of Naval Personnel for listing USSMason.org
among it's Diversity
Observance links for
Black History Month 2007.
 New York
(May 26, 2006) - Lorenzo Dufau, part of the
crew of the World War II destroyer escort USS Mason
(DE-59), talks to sailors on board the current USS Mason (DDG 87)
in New York City during Fleet Week New York 2006.
Mr. Dufau was
a member of the USS Mason during World War II, which was the first
U.S. Navy ship predominantly manned by black crew members. The
crew of the current USS Mason (DDG 87) honored Mr. Dufau on the
ship while participating in Fleet Week New York 2006. Fleet Week
is New York’s celebration of the sea services, honoring -
through numerous Memorial Day events, remembrances and services
- those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class David P. Coleman
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