The City of Beloit renames a street to pay tribute to the African American Marines who enlisted to serve the United States during World War II.

The contributions of local members of the Montford Point Marine Association were recognized this past Saturday with the unveiling of an honorary street name.

Short Street will now carry the Honorary Montford Point Marine Street name.

Between 1942 and 1949 approximately 20,000 African-American men completed recruit training at Montford Point, a training facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina during a time when racism and segregation were a part of everyday life.

City Manager Lori Curtis-Luther says the Montford Point Marines fought for our entire country, and we sincerely appreciated their contributions to the armed forces.