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The Walking Ghosts of Black History 

Located in Hercules, California,

Promotes educational programs and community outreach focused on the preservation of

African-American Military History and Culture.

The Walking Ghosts Of Black History is dedicated to providing the public with reliable comprehensive information about the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans in the history of the United States military. Our mission is to foster greater awareness of this knowledge, and the need of its preservation, thereby creating constructive changes in our society’s understanding of the significance of the African-American contributions to our nation's Military Armed Forces.

                 The conception of this organization began when Leon Watkins was cast as the flag bearer for the national colors for the Massachusetts 54th Regiment in the motion picture "GLORY". Recognizing Watkins’ true commitment to his ideas and vision, the film producer, Freddie Fields, contributed 20  Civil War uniforms used in the movie to help start THE WALKING GHOSTS OF BLACK HISTORY Organization (TWGOBH). 

            Since then TWGOBH has participated in numerous events and school lectures. Including winning First place in the City of Oakland’s Veteran’s Day parade in 1991, and presenting a reef at the ceremony (The Presideo) of the 9^th and 10^th Cavalry / 24^th and 25^th infantry in Honor of National Buffalo Soldiers Day in the City of San Francisco 29 July 1992, the Home Front Festival / Rosie The Riveter Historic Society, Richmond, Ca, 13 Oct 2012 and the 1st annual 150th anniversary of the Burning of Darien- Darien,Ga. June 2013.

              The Walking Ghosts Of Black History is dedicated to providing the inquisitive public with comprehensive, reliable, and accurate information concerning the history of African Americans in United States military history.  

The Walking Ghosts of Black History, is a Historical & Educational organization, exploring the span of time of African Americans involved in United States military history. Dedicated to telling this story in a living way, this is not a dry recitation in a history book or a boring lecture in a classroom. This is a re-enactment of actual historical events with many opportunities for everyone to participate and learn. A forum for education about African American Military service. Each division will include men, women and children of all ages. Their will be tutorial programs for all ages, especially Veterans. 

Our goal is to promote self development and community empowerment in young people that enhance their life skills, build resiliency,  improve health and to positively foster economic growth and social development in everyone. 

           THE WALKING GHOSTS OF BLACK HISTORY  have an inclusive work environment and actively embrace a diversity of people, ideas, talents and experiences.