Black Man on the Titanic The Story of Joseph LarocheDiscover the true story behind one of the black passengers on the Titanic An Incredible Tragedy: Joseph Laroche was an anomaly among the passengers of the Titanic . He was exceptionally well educated in a time when few black men had access to an education? and when even fewer were able to travel on a luxurious ship in first or second class. Who was Joseph Laroche? Where was he going, and what was his story? Rediscovered History: This biography