Betrayal of Justice: A Buffalo Soldier Story Documentary Screening and Q&A

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Adult
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Event Details

Directed and produced by Dallas based filmmaker Lindell Singleton, this documentary short film tells the story of the 18 members of the 24th Infantry "Buffalo Soldiers" who were executed in 1917 in the aftermath of a tragedy at Camp Logan in Houston, Texas. They were summarily convicted by the U.S. military of a crime to which many believe the majority of those convicted had no involvement.    

The screening will be conclude with a panel discussion of the event and why it is still relevant today, and an audience Q&A. 

Panel members will include: 

Director Lindell Singleton 

Dr. Jacquelyn Cook Kyle, PhD, the founder of the nonprofit organization Sistas With A PhD (SWAP).

Dr. Charles Michael Coleman, PhD, MBA. Heart health coach, patient advocate, educator, and author. 

Arthur Flemming, past president of the Dallas Branch NAACP, former educator, civic leader and community advocate.


Program presented in partnership with the Texas Buffalo Soldier Association and Dr. Jacquelyn Cook Kyle.