In February 2018, construction crews in Sugar Land, Texas, uncovered a dark, forgotten chapter of American history. Beneath the disturbed earth lay 95 unmarked graves containing remains of African American males. The men, believed to be associated with the local prison – and presumably victims of Texas’ "convict leasing" system – suffered inhumane labor conditions in order to build local infrastructure. Their discovery in this crude unmarked cemetery has sparked national attention, and the site now holds a Texas Historical Landmark distinction. This lecture will examine the significance of the "Sugar Land 95" discovery and the ongoing efforts to identify them.