*The Colored Boys Of Uncle Sam in World War I (WWI)

A project in Columbus, OH by A KickIn Crowd
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World War I African-American's that exceeded the call. Their story of sacrifice needs told.
Backers: 51
Average Pledge Per Backer: $26

Funded: $1,309 of $1,000
Dates: Feb 21st -> Mar 16th (24 days)
Project By: A KickIn Crowd
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Official United State World War I Centennial Commission

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I have accepted an invitation to include "The Colored Boys of Uncle Sam" in the official United States World War I Centennial Commission archives where it will remain for at least 100 years! United States World War I Centennial Commission If you... (Read More)

Last Days!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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Looking forward to our last week here!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This is our last week. We want to leave with a bang. On Wednesday March 14th, we plan to rally around our crowdfunding. How can you help? Plan to share the crowdfunding on a social media that morning! Why Wednesday? Wednesday happens to be the day... (Read More)

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March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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We've done it!! In 1 week!!

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We've reached our goal!!Whoo hoo! Thank you so much for contributing. It's exciting to reach our goal! What is next?You might be asking yourself, what is next? Well, since we have enough backers to satisfy our goal, then let's continue to build... (Read More)

Goal is near!! We are less than $30 away

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We are so close to our goal. We're less than $30 away!! Whoo hoo!! Please consider one more Tweet share, or if you haven't made a Facebook post, please consider one today!! Let's hit our goal in this week. Thank you all for your efforts to get this... (Read More)

Good morning! #1 on KickTraq Non-Fiction #2 Publishing overall

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We finished February strong, as the #1 non-fiction title on KickTraq and #2 overall Publishing title!! Whoo hoo! KickTraq HotList #1 February 28   KickTraq HotList Overall #2 February 28 We have agreed to join the United States World War I... (Read More)

Okay we're almost there!!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning!!  Today we're heading towards the finish. I understand over sharing on Facebook...so if you haven't yet, please spare us a Tweet...let's finish our goal this week!! Don't forget, you rock! Thank you!  (Read More)

Two days as the #1 non-fiction on KickTraq

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We spent two days at the top of KickTraq's Hotlist non-fiction, AND #2 overall books, and that is because of YOU! Whoo hoo! Now let's focus on smashing this goal early! Thanks for your support  (Read More)

Video up

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#1 HotList on KickTraq

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I guess it's a horse race on KickTraq. Today we're number 1 HOTLIST non-fiction on KickTraq, up from #2 this morning. Check it out here: https://www.kicktraq.com/hotlist/publishing/nonfiction/ THANK YOU!!  (Read More)

KickTraq Hot List

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We've made the Kicktraq Hot List again! Whoo hoo! It's because of you we're almost at our goal. Let's reach our goal this week! I know we can do it. Check us out on KickTraq https://www.kicktraq.com/hotlist/publishing/nonfiction/  (Read More)

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Woohoo!! 1/2 of Goal!! in less than 48 hours!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing! Thank you all for continuing to share and help get this book funded. Wouldn't it be even more amazing if we can finish in one week? Start thinking of some great stretch goals. If you have any suggestions, please put them in the comments.... (Read More)

We rocked it!! 1/3 of Goal in first 24 hours!!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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We rocked it!! 1/3 of Goal in first 24 hours!!

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Thanks, we did it!

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I want to thank all of the people who helped get this project off the ground. Let's do this!!  (Read More)

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