Eugene Richardson

  • Vanderbilt University

    Eugene Richardson on the Tuskegee Airmen

    Watch video of Eugene Richardson of the Tuskegee Airmen. Their stories dramatized in George Lucas’ current film, Red Tails, the Tuskegee Airmen were an all African American pursuit squadron formed in 1941 and based in Tuskegee, Ala. Before 1940, African Americans were barred from flying for the U.S. military, but pressure… Read More

    Feb 1, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Tuskegee Airman Eugene Richardson to speak at Vanderbilt Jan. 30

    Former Tuskegee Airman Eugene Richardson will speak at Vanderbilt's Sarratt Cinema Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Read More

    Jan 24, 2012