"This book . highlights a profound historical contradiction: for although African Americans' sacrifices have earned them the right to claim the full measure of freedom at home, their pursuit of freedom has been complicated by domestic race politics, even as black soldiers were, and are, fighting and dying on the battlefield." --Ronald Waters, Distinguished Leadership Scholar and Professor of Government and Politics, University of Maryland "This volume collects an impressively diverse array of African American thought and rhetoric on the major wars of the U.S. Stanford has performed an outstanding service with this volume. Essential." -- Choice Reviews "This startling collection of wise, funny, angry, and ultimately human reactions of black Americans on the issues of war and peace demands the widest exposure possible. This historic map of black opinion with Dr.

Stanford's brilliant introductions is timely and a singular contribution for which due praise is admirably deserved." --Clarence Lusane, American University, School of International Service ved." --Clarence Lusane, American University, School of International Serviceved." --Clarence Lusane, American University, School of International Serviceved." --Clarence Lusane, American University, School of International Service.