
Annapolis Creed
The First African American Color Company Commander at the United States Naval Academy
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A real untold story. Dr. Jordan B. Smith, Jr. became the first African-American to become the Color Company Commander at the United States Naval Academy (Annapolis or USNA) in 1976. The Class of 1976 African Americans set the pathway for changes, by demonstrating that Blacks and other minorities had earned the right to be in Annapolis. The incidents and events are authentic. This audiobook is about one of the Black men who graduated from the Naval Academy in 1976 whose accomplishment ignites a communication frenzy among the media - as another Navy tradition goes away. The cover picture shows a Black girl wearing a traditional, southern belle, formal White dress. The pictures of this event make public that Blacks could compete with their White counterparts and live in harmony. These Black midshipmen pioneers of Annapolis brings an end to the discriminatory tolerant institutions of learning at the United States Naval Academy.
At the time, the author thought this accomplishment was insignificant, but it faded away with time and only existed as a memory. The cover picture of this audiobook is on display in the Naval Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. The image is on display in a glass case, close by uniforms of Admiral Nimitz and Farragut, and other historical Naval documents and artifacts. Most African-Americans today are familiar with Black sports professionals like Michael Jordan, and few if any know anything about the accomplishment of African-Americans who broke barriers to scuttle Navy traditions at Annapolis. The achievements of these Black military men are well concealed and camouflaged.
However, no significant progress ever happens without setbacks, diversions, decisions, failures, and modifications of strategies. Perseverance and struggle in making the dream a reality, has never failed throughout the author's lifetime. It is the development of Dr. Smith's growing mindset that allowed him to believe that he could become the 17th Company Commander.
©2017 Jordan B. Smith Jr. (P)2017 Jordan B. Smith Jr.Listeners also enjoyed...
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Through Trials and Tribulations
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A Captivating Read
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The narrations is very engaging and keeps you going u Tim you’re finished listening this Audiobook!
100% recommended
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The fact that this book was also narrated by the author made brought a level of authenticity that is unmatched. Highly recommend!
Extremely informative and inspiring!
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History told
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Thank you, Dr. Smith
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The fact that this book was also narrated by the author made it more interesting to listen.
An intriguing book on the history of Navy
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