Overview

• The 1944 explosion at Port Chicago killed 320 men, many of whom were Black sailors.
• 258 Black servicemen were court-martialed and jailed for refusing to return to dangerous work conditions.
• Family members and community activists have long fought for the exoneration of these sailors.
• The Navy's failure to provide safety and clear explanations contributed to the sailors' resistance.
• The exoneration is seen as a significant step in acknowledging and correcting past racial injustices.