This is part-1 of a 6 part video series about the 2013 launching of the Montford Point Marine Mobile Landing Platform Ceremony that took place at the Nassco / General Dynamics shipyard in San Diego, CA

Director - Melvin Graham and Producer - Darry Vickers address the Montford Point Marines Association members prior to interviewing the Original Montford Point Marines during Black History month, plus a BTS listen with the MPM Association, and interviews with Marine General: James Amos and Congresswoman: Susan Davis.

Host Patricia Williams interviews Montford Point Marine Edward Q. Hicks who talks about his first meal as a Marine, the many jobs he held while enlisted, and his near death experience. Also his thoughts on receiving the Congressional Gold Medal, as well as the legacy he's leaving to his children and grandchildren.

Montford Point Marine Joseph Carpenter talks about his time as a clerk working at Marine Headquarters as well as facing Jim Crow laws and discrimination while serving the country and in the Marine Corps. Hosted by Patricia Williams.

Host Patricia Williams conducts an interview with Montford Point Marine William Foreman, who discusses his life and experiences after joining the Marine Corp.

Host Patricia Williams interviews Montford Point Marine James "Rudy" Carter who talks about his fast rise to the rank of Sergeant after joining the Marines as well as the significance of the pin on his cap.

Montford Point Marine shares his thoughts on why the Montford Point Marines are so important to not only Black History, but American History. And offers his advice to young men wanting a career, to join the Marines. Hosted by Patricia Williams.

In this part 2 clip Montford Point Marine Robert Hammond, interviewed by, Patricia Williams talks about finally being assigned to Montford Point, and helping to initiate the necessary public health regulations on the base on behalf of the Black Marines. Also the Montford Point Marine marching style.

In this part 1 interview, host Patricia Williams interviews Montford Point Marine Robert Hammond who talks about enlisting in the Navy, seeing and witnessing racism and discrimination for first time and entering the Navy's Hospital Corp. school.

Montford Point Marine Allen Williams, hosted by Patricia Williams talks about enlisting in the Marines, the jobs and places he served, his time as a boxer and fighting Joe Louis and his advice to today's younger marines and the younger generations.

Montford Point Marine Egbert M. Brady was one of the first to be drafted in the MP Marines. In this clip Egbert interviewed by Patricia Williams, also discusses the many locations and battles he served in as well what serving as a Montford Point Marine personally means to him.

In this interview hosted by, Patricia Williams, Montford Point Marine Willie G. Miller talks about joining the Marine Corp, boot camp, being shipped out overseas during World War II and Vietnam.

Director - Melvin Graham and Producer - Darry Vickers address the Montford Point Marines Association members prior to interviewing the Original Montford Point Marines during Black History month, plus a BTS look with the MPM Association, and interviews with Marine General: James Amos and Congresswoman: Susan Davis.

Montford Point Marine Association President, Dr. James Averhart and Vice President, James Carr conclude their 3-part interview with host Patricia Williams and express what they would like the younger generations to understand about the history of the Marines and America.

Montford Point Marine Association President, Dr. James Averhart and Vice President, James Carr continue their interview with Patricia Williams discussing the MPM history, the legacy, the launching of the MPM platform ship and the MPM monument.

Montford Point Marine Association President, Dr. James Averhart and Vice President, James Carr sit down with host Patricia Williams and explain how they both became involved with the MPM Association and learning the history of the MPM's in this part-1 of a 3-part interview.

Montford Point Marine and Ambassador Theodore Britton, sits down with host Patricia Williams and reflects on his service and life, his college days and how the Montford Point Marine shaped, and changed the lives of many Black American men in the 1940's and beyond.

Montford Point Marine Association Joseph Geeter talks about the history and joining the Montford Point Marines, as well as obtaining the Congressional Gold Medal for the World War II Vets.

Montford Point Marine Association Joseph Geeter concludes his 3 part interview with host Patricia Williams by discussing the portrayal of the Montford Point Marines in past Hollywood films as well the launching of the Montford Point Marine ship.

Montford Point Marine Association Joseph Geeter continues his interview with host Patricia Williams and talks about the challenges of obtaining the Cogressional Gold Medal and the establishment of the Montford Point Marines Medics.