Black Navy Sailors Once Convicted of Mutiny, Now Celebrated as U.S. Heroes.
Searching for Descendants of All 258 Sailors
A Public Service Announcement
Introducing Fog Crest Vineyard's 2023 Estate Pinot Noir – Port Chicago Commemorative Edition Bottle. 50% of net proceeds from every bottle sold will benefit the Friends of Port Chicago National Memorial, a registered (501(c)(3)) nonprofit organization.
Join us in raising a glass to honor the legacy of those who, in 1944, made a stance against injustice, subsequently becoming the catalyst for the desegregation of our U.S. Military. Their actions ultimately shifted a segregated mindset to one of strength in unity. Your purchase helps preserve an important piece of American history.
Thank you in advance for keeping this valued piece of history alive.
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U.S. Navy Official Press Release
The Secretary of the Navy Exonerates 256 Defendants
from 1044 Port Chicago General and Summary Courts-Martial
This initiative seeks to honor and preserve the legacies of African-American and Latino military servicemen and women whose contributions have shaped the course of American democracy. Rooted in the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Beloved Community and inspired by the final call to action from Congressman John Lewis, Foster A Beloved Community is a commitment to equity, remembrance, and restorative justice.