Curtis “Kojo” Morrow

About the Author

Curtis “Kojo” Morrow is a distinguished veteran and author whose life experiences bridge the turbulent intersections of race, war, and American history. Born and raised in the segregated South, Morrow served with valor in the Korean War as part of the U.S. Army's last all-Negro unit, facing not only the perils of combat but also the pervasive racism within the military ranks. His memoir, What's a Commie Ever Done to Black People?: A Korean War Memoir of Fighting in the U.S. Army's Last All Negro Unit, offers a poignant, firsthand account of these struggles, blending raw personal narrative with sharp social commentary on the Black experience in mid-20th-century America. Through his writing, Morrow illuminates the overlooked stories of African American soldiers, challenging readers to confront the nation's complex legacy of inequality while celebrating resilience and humanity in the face of adversity.