Tag: Tuskegee Airmen

  • Students in Old Bridge recognize Black History Month in creative ways

    Students in Old Bridge recognize Black History Month in creative ways

    OLD BRIDGE – Teachers and staff across Old Bridge Township Public Schools found creative and interesting ways for their students through curriculum to commemorate the achievements of African Americans during Black History Month. “We celebrate, commemorate African Americans this month, but we do it in a way to make sure the things we focus on…

  • Sorority members honor female Tuskegee airman with plaque at Elmwood Cemetery

    Sorority members honor female Tuskegee airman with plaque at Elmwood Cemetery

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Members of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority commemorated the life of one of three civilian female pilots to join the Tuskegee Airmen. The young women dedicated a special granite plaque in honor of Dr. Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe at Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick on July 7. Wolfe had served as the 14th international…

  • Tuskegee Airman to serve as parade grand marshal

    Tuskegee Airman to serve as parade grand marshal

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Resident Charles Nolley, a World War II Tuskegee airman, will serve as grand marshal for the township’s 55th annual Memorial Day Parade. “Not only is Mr. Nolley a witness to history, he is living history,” said Mayor Thomas Lankey. “His story is one of perseverance, dedication, service and…