Honoring the Legacy of Private Albert King: A Black Soldier Laid to Rest with Army Honors 83 Years After His Death
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In a remarkable turn of events, Private Albert King, a Black soldier, was finally laid to rest with Army honors 83 years after his death . Private King enlisted to fight in World War II and tragically lost his life in a fight with white bus drivers and soldiers on a segregated bus. Initially, his death was covered up as a result of his own misconduct. However, in 2022, it was officially recognized as occurring in the line of duty .
Advocates such as Rose Zoltek-Jick and Helen Russell played instrumental roles in clearing Private King's name and ensuring his sacrifice was honored. They worked tirelessly to bring attention to his case and correct the historical injustice related to race. Representative Sanford Bishop and Black judge William H. Hastie also played key roles in advocating for ...
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