June 4, 2024
SUNY Chancellor visits veteran’s memorial championed by SUNY Empire alumna
(BUFFALO, NY) — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr., visited the African American Veterans Monument in Buffalo, New York this month. The monument was organized by Robin Hodges ’22, a leader and veteran student at Empire State University.
Hodges graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management and economics in 2022. Now, she is working towards an MBA in business management with a concentration in project management. Hodges serves as an organizer and on the board of directors for the African American Veterans Monument, located at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park.
“The African American Veterans Monument is very important to me,” Hodges said. “It serves as a powerful symbol of the contributions and sacrifices made by African American veterans, who have often been overlooked in history. Helping to organize this monument was a deeply personal project, born out of my respect and admiration for these veterans. The process involved collaboration with veterans’ organizations, local governments, and the community to gather the necessary resources and support. It was not always easy, but the collective effort was driven by the shared goal of honoring these veterans and giving them the recognition, they have long deserved.”