Pottstown Banners Owe Veterans Of Color | Philadelphia News

Pottstown, PA’s veteran honor banners—74 in total, all white—sparked outrage as the nation celebrated its 250th birthday. With no rules guiding who gets recognized, the Elks Lodge’s selections left out veterans of color, prompting calls for change from local leaders and the NAACP. Councilmember Andrew Monastra is pushing hard for immediate action, demanding banners featuring diverse heroes be installed before next month’s council vote—because honoring all veterans isn’t optional, it’s essential. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/529add2e71b51ed4