The hundreds of African-American officers assigned to guard the parade route were often placed in the thorniest situations.
Wilson also continued efforts to integrate the National Guard, including the appointment of its first African-American general officer.
The army had only five African-American officers.
Rizzo was personally responsible for the promotion of several African-American officers during his tenure as commissioner.
The tall, distinguished African-American officer opened a folder in front of him.
If you are an African-American officer working plainclothes, there is a special risk.
Another irritant was a professional one for African-American officers.
Superimposed on it were 400 African-American officers and 2,500 enlisted men of the 477th and its associated units.
A complete sweep of Selway's white staff followed, with all vacated jobs filled by African-American officers.
Dean has the distinction of being the first African-American judicial officer appointed to the court.
