Black Soldiers, White Laws

This audiobook offers a detailed account of the Houston Incident of 1917, a largely unknown and tragic event involving the execution of nineteen Black soldiers amid racial injustice in Texas. Through six years of research, historian John A. Haymond tells the compelling story of the soldiers' confrontation, court-martial, and mass executions, shedding light on a dark chapter in American history. The narrative also covers recent efforts to right these injustices with the overturning of verdicts and honorable discharges, highlighting themes of justice and reconciliation.