Restore GI Bill benefits for Black veterans

When the GI Bill was originally signed into law in 1944, it promised prosperity to our 16 million WWII veterans for years to come – yet, Black veterans didn’t benefit. There were massive gaps in wealth, education, and civil rights between white and Black veterans, making it difficult for Black veterans to pursue higher education, apply for unemployment insurance, or purchase their first homes. 

The good news is, there’s a bill in Congress that seeks to rectify these injustices. The GI Bill Restoration Act (S. 3257 / H.R. 1255) would help repair the economic harm experienced by Black World War II veterans and their families who were denied full access to GI Bill benefits.

Will you sign our petition today to call on Congress to pass the GI Bill Restoration Act?