Books
Latty’s first book, "We Were There," explores the stories of 28 African-American veterans who served in five wars: World War II, The Korean War, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Latty said it was inspired by hearing her father’s own stories of serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. The book eventually became an exhibit at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
"In Conflict" also features first-hand accounts of American military, with 25 Iraq War veterans from various backgrounds. Each veteran explained in their own words what they experienced during the war and the physical and mental damage they suffered afterward. Once the book was published, Temple University Artistic Director Douglas Wager offered to turn it into a play. "In Conflict" appeared Off-Broadway at the Barrow Street Theatre in 2008 and enjoyed a warm reception from critics. The play also won the Fringe First award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland.
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