Diversity+in+the+Military

Free Web Resources and Guides
Listen to oral histories of African-American military personnel.
 * The HistoryMakers, Oral History of African Americans**


 * US Census** – Provides government statistics, taken from the census. Searching for ‘homeless’ within census.gov brings government reports such as “Number of Emergency and Transitional Beds in Homeless Assistance Systems Nationwide.” Also includes statistics on number of veterans by gender and race.

Includes many resources for Veterans including health support, benefits, services for veterans, and data about veterans. Search the website for particular topics using keywords like women, African American, PTSD, etc.
 * U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs**

A memorial and educational center created at Arlington National Cemetery with the support of several federal executive departments (Defense, Veterans Affairs and Transportation), but funded largely through private donations. The mission of the center is to document the contributions of women to the U.S. military over the years. Especially helpful for our project may be the center's history and research collections, which include oral histories and other primary sources, as well as exhibits.
 * [|Women in Military Service for America Foundation, Inc.]**

This documentary tells the story of a group of women who were assigned to other functions in the military, but found themselves drawn into a combat situation in Iraq, without being adequately trained. The film is very engaging, and the website for it created by PBS has a terrific overview of the **history of women in the military**. Be sure to check out these resources!
 * [|Lioness Film and Website]**


 * U.S. Army Sexual Assault Prevention Program**


 * Gays in the Military (University Library Guide)**

Videos produced by CNN. //Search this resource especially for personal narratives, like in this recent video on female veterans who are homeless.//
 * CNN Video **