JAMES N. LEIKER is an assistant professor at Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.

"With the publication of Racial Borders Leiker has established himself as a leading authority on African American military history. This is a fine example of new social history and should be widely read." - Journal of America's Military Past "... presents a nuanced approach to understanding this border area... helps the reader to understand the reactions of the many groups in the area to the presence of the United States Army and its four African American units." - Journal of American History"

JAMES N. LEIKER is an assistant professor at Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.

"With the publication of Racial Borders Leiker has established himself as a leading authority on African American military history. This is a fine example of new social history and should be widely read." - Journal of America's Military Past "... presents a nuanced approach to understanding this border area... helps the reader to understand the reactions of the many groups in the area to the presence of the United States Army and its four African American units." - Journal of American History"

JAMES N. LEIKER is an assistant professor at Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.

"With the publication of Racial Borders Leiker has established himself as a leading authority on African American military history. This is a fine example of new social history and should be widely read." - Journal of America's Military Past "... presents a nuanced approach to understanding this border area... helps the reader to understand the reactions of the many groups in the area to the presence of the United States Army and its four African American units." - Journal of American History"