Exonerated: Bay Area leaders react after Navy clears Black sailors convicted in World War II Port Chicago explosion
Briefly

The decision fully exonerates 258 Black servicemen who were court-martialed after the deadly 1944 explosion. They refused to work loading munitions due to dangerous conditions, lack of training, and segregation on the naval base.
The Navy's decision restores equity, addresses historic injustice, and signifies a societal shift. It acknowledges the enduring power of courage, justice, and the fight for what's right.
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