With the Soldiers of Justice series, I hope to add to what Chinua Achebe refers to as a “balance of stories” about the experience of African-Americans and their allies at this pivotal moment in American history. These clay busts pay homage to some of the greatest men and women in American history. I am continuously inspired by those who challenge authority and brutality, those who refuse to accept externally imposed limitations and seek to carve their own path towards an improved future.