Cathy Williams

The book narrates the life of one of the most inspirational figures in American women’s history. Cathy was the first African-American woman who served in the U.S. Army. She disguised herself as a man named William Cathay and enlisted in the army as a Female Buffalo Soldier after the Civil War. Dr. Tucker has meticulously showcased her bravery and determination in pursuing her goal and how she served in the military from November 1866 to October 1868, which is a groundbreaking achievement at a time when women were not allowed to serve in the United States Army. Her contribution to the U.S. Army is a significant part of African American’s contribution to American history.