About 1.5 million blacks served in the world wars.

By the end of the war nearly 200,000 blacks had served in the Union forces.

When blacks did serve in public office, they often did so with distinction.

In some regions, blacks could not serve on juries.

Once the blacks had served their purpose, they would be annihilated.

About 5,000 blacks served in the Continental Army, one for every 60 whites.

In addition to the role of soldier, blacks also served as guides, messengers, and spies.

By the end of the war, 178,000 blacks had served in Union blue.

For drug offenses, blacks serve 20 months and whites 18 months, the report said.

"People often assert that blacks who hold positions of responsibility serve as tokens without full authority to deal with policy issues," he said.