ALBERT WILKERSON grew up in the racist Birmingham, Alabama of the thirties. He joined the U.S. Marines at eighteen and served in the Vietnam War. His post-military career included positions as a police officer, a teacher and historian. All of which was just part of his diverse experience as a Black man in this country. In Colored Men Don't Ride Horses, Albert shares his triumphs and failures in an honest and straightforward manner as he endeavors to live up to his father's creed of being the best that he can be. Albert's love of horses, talent in cooking, knowledge of Black history, and skill as an educator reveal the portrait of a man who was multitalented and fascinating. Though Albert was plagued with PTSD, he contributed greatly to others through his teaching and personal example.