Buffalo Sergeant

Mingo Sanders, a former slave, becomes the First Sergeant of the U.S. Army Bicycle Corps after gaining his freedom during the Civil War. He leads his unit through key deployments in Cuba and the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. Despite his achievements, his honor is tarnished in Brownsville, Texas, due to racial injustices. The narrative explores the struggle to restore his legacy against a backdrop of systemic racism and institutional corruption, highlighting the broader themes of recognition and historical erasure.