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Philadelphia Museum Honoring Black Veterans Who Serve In Law Enforcement
Dr. Althea Hankins will hand out medallions to Black veterans serving as police officers who patrol the northwest area of the city.
February 27, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- As CBS Philadelphia continues to celebrate Black History Month, we recently paid homage to Black World War II veterans at ACES Veterans Museum in Germantown.
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Earlier this month we introduced you to retired Cpl. Benjamin Berry, who's 100, and his 99-year-old pal Pfc. Jake Ruser, who are pushing for support for the museum and a new monument.
On Tuesday the museum will thank law enforcement, which founder Dr. Atlhea Hankins says has been critical in supporting the events at the rich historic site.
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