Meet the Montford Point Marine Who Broke Barriers

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Before the Marine Corps allowed Black recruits, Gilbert “Hashmark” Johnson had already served in the Army and Navy. But it was at Montford Point—a segregated training camp for African American Marines—that he made history. As one of the first Black drill instructors, Hashmark trained thousands of Marines under harsh, unequal conditions, demanding excellence, dignity, and discipline.

In this episode of Soldiers of the Diaspora, we uncover the life, legacy, and leadership of Sgt. Maj. Gilbert H. Johnson—a pioneer whose story shaped the future of the Marine Corps.
His journey from rural Mississippi to military legend is one you won’t forget.

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Discover the story of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans to serve in the US Marine Corps, who faced extreme adversity to fight for their country. Despite Jim Crow laws and systemic racism, they showed incredible fighting spirit and earned the Congressional Gold Medal. Their legacy reminds us of the importance of semper fidelis and honoring Black military history.
Discover the story of the Montford Point Marines, the first African American Marines, who fought for their right to serve in the United States. Despite facing unfair conditions and systemic racism, their fighting spirit and service earned them a Congressional Gold Medal. Their legacy as American history makers will never be forgotten.