One Righteous Man

This audiobook tells the inspiring story of Samuel Battle, New York City's first African American police officer, navigating a tumultuous era from the 1910s to the 1960s marked by racism, social upheaval, and political corruption. Through his resilience and courage, Battle became a pioneering figure in African American history, forming connections with cultural icons and advocating for racial progress amid adversity. Drawing on archival research and an unpublished manuscript by Langston Hughes, the narrative explores Battle's significant impact on civil rights and the social fabric of New York City.