Dan Goldberg Knihy

The story of the 13 courageous black men who integrated the officer corps of the US Navy during World War II, leading desegregation efforts across America and anticipating the civil rights movement. Until 1942, black men in the Navy could hold jobs only as cleaners and cooks. The Navy decided to select the first black men to undergo officer training in 1944, after pressure from ordinary citizens and civil rights leaders. Through oral histories and original interviews with surviving family members, Dan Goldberg brings 13 forgotten heroes into the spotlight. He reveals the opposition these men faced—the racist pseudo-science, the regular condescension, the repeated epithets, the verbal abuse, and even violence. Despite these immense challenges, the Golden Thirteen persisted, understanding the opportunities for black Americans if they succeeded, and the consequences if they failed.

Focusing on the bravery of 13 black men, this narrative explores their pivotal role in integrating the officer corps of the US Navy during World War II. Their efforts not only challenged military segregation but also laid the groundwork for broader desegregation initiatives across the nation, foreshadowing the civil rights movement. The book highlights their struggles and triumphs, showcasing their significant contributions to both military history and social justice.

Gerade lockerten die USA ihr Embargo gegen Kuba. Wann also Kuba erleben, wenn nicht jetzt? In all seiner Gastfreundlichkeit und Authentizität. Eine ideale Reiseeinstimmung ist dieses Kuba-Kochbuch. Schweinekotelett mit Grapefruit-Vinaigrette, frittierter Snapper mit Salsa verde oder Reispudding mit gerösteter Kokosnuss: Der Fotograf Dan Goldberg, die Foodstylistin Andrea Kuhn und die Autorin Jody Eddy haben die Küche Kubas perfekt inszeniert.