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In Case You Missed It: The Center for Minority Veterans is sharing recent news stories that may be of interest to minority Veterans, service members, and their supporters on a weekly basis.
12/15/2024 04:30 PM EST
Two women Veterans recently bonded after sharing stories of their fertility struggles, and it wouldn’t have happened without a little help from Atlanta VA. [From VA News]
12/15/2024 09:30 AM EST
Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Yusuf Henriques, an Army Veteran and former combat medic, is the founder and CEO of IndyGeneUS AI, a genomics company on a mission to improve health equity by increasing representation of women and racial minorities in clinical trials. [From VA News ]
12/14/2024 02:30 PM EST
Navy Veteran Brenda Guevara’s technology journey highlights the importance of self-care and expression. For Guevara, putting on makeup is not just about looking good. It’s a crucial part of her daily routine that boosts her confidence. However, a disability made it challenging for her to hold her brushes steady and apply makeup independently. [From VA News]
12/13/2024 02:30 PM EST
The Center for Minority Veterans, in partnership with Pride VA, recently hosted its second annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). The event emphasized the importance of inclusion, visibility and remembrance for transgender and gender-diverse Veterans. A fireside chat featuring Col. Bree Fram, moderated by retired Lt. Col. Ann Murdoch, served as the event’s centerpiece. [From VA News]
12/11/2024 02:30 PM EST
For Joy Smith, the news came like a crashing wave. The haunting phrase, “You have cancer,” was for her a journey filled with vulnerability, but also bravery: the Army Combat Medic Veteran and Ralph H. Johnson VA health care professional would go on to survive breast cancer not once, but twice. [From VA News]
