Racism In The US Military

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Heard On The Morning Show
A soldier cries at a memorial service at Fort Hood, Texas
A soldier cries at a memorial service at Fort Hood, Texas, for the victims of the Fort Hood shootings on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Jay Janner, POOL)

Like a plague on American society, racism seeped into the country’s historic institutions — including the United States military — long ago. We talk with a retired army general about his experiences with racism during his time in service to the country.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard Guest