Known today as the “Black Belt,” the southeastern United States was once covered by an ancient sea—one that continues to shape modern history.

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: Honoring Courage Delve into the history of African Americans’ contributions during World War II at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Colonel Reginald Bassa, Sr., a Tuskegee Institute graduate and one of the oldest living Tuskegee Airmen, served a successful 30-year career in the United States Air Force.