Port Chicago 50: Justice Delayed, but Not Denied

On July 17, 1944, a catastrophic ammunition explosion at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in California killed 320 people, mostly African-American sailors. The disaster was followed by the unjust conviction of 50 Black sailors for mutiny. Decades later, the US Navy finally exonerated them. \"He didn't have a blemish on his record until this happened," said Carol Cherry, whose father, Cyril Shepherd, was one of the Port Chicago 50. The video features archival footage of the explosion and its aftermath, along with interviews with Cherry and naval historian Dr. Regina Akers, who sheds light on the systemic racism within the Navy at the time. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro's recent exoneration brings a measure of justice to the families, finally recognizing the sailors' bravery and the Navy's past failures. The event is a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and the importance of historical accountability.