Black Soldiers, White Laws
by John A. Haymond
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Black Soldiers, White Laws by John A. Haymond
Details
War:
World War I
Perspective:
Infantry
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Published Date:
2025
ISBN13:
9780802164759
Summary
This book examines the 1917 Houston Riot, when African American soldiers of the 24th Infantry Regiment clashed with Houston police and white civilians. The incident resulted in the deaths of civilians and soldiers, followed by the largest court-martial in U.S. Army history. Haymond explores the racial tensions, discriminatory Jim Crow laws, and mistreatment that led to the uprising, as well as its devastating aftermath, including executions and lengthy prison sentences. The work provides historical context for understanding this tragic episode in American military and civil rights history.
