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Illinois Army National Guard 1st. Sgt. (retired) DoGood Efe-Nogo, who is a chief and prince of an African tribe in the delta region of Nigeria, was the keynote speaker at the Illinois National Guard's African-American History Month celebration. Here the retired first sergeant talks with Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard. The event celebrated the proud history of African-Americans serving in the Illinois National Guard, including the "Fighting" 8th Infantry Regiment, the first all African-American unit that was led by Black officers. The event also discussed the contributions of African-Americans to the Illinois National Guard today.
| Date Taken: | 02.19.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 02.21.2021 00:24 |
| Photo ID: | 6526793 |
| VIRIN: | 210219-A-OH563-343 |
| Resolution: | 2909x2736 |
| Size: | 1.17 MB |
| Location: | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, US |
| Web Views: | 12 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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