 We're not going to turn a blind eye to the racial discrimination against African American sailors in our history. This decision, I think, does demonstrate our entire department's commitment for correcting historical injustices and ensuring that all service members, regardless of their backgrounds, are treated fairly and equitably. The exonerations dismiss the court's marshal and grant honorable discharges to all the sailors. None of the Port Chicago 50 was still alive to see it. Gabriel Spitzer, NPR News.