Historic 1917 Camp Logan Riot Echoes in Today’s Policing Tensions

Historic 1917 Camp Logan Riot Echoes in Today’s Policing Tensions

Although nearly a century ago, the Camp Logan Riot—sparked by HPD’s brutal treatment of Black soldiers—resonates with current debates over policing in predominantly Black areas like Sunnyside and Fifth Ward. Last week, the U.S. Army officially overturned convictions of 110 Black soldiers involved in the riot, acknowledging the pervasive racism of the era. Today, this history strengthens calls within Black Houston for genuine reform and accountab…