The all-Black Army regiment nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters battled both the German forces and racism during World War I. Now, more than a century after their service, the unit has been honored with ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., presents Debra Willett, the granddaughter of Harlem Hellfighter Sgt. Leander Willett, with the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of all of the "Harlem Hellfighters" ...

1 of 5 — In 1917, the Harlem Hellfighters were first sent to train at Camp Whitman near Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 2 of 5 — Prevented from serving alongside white U.S. soldiers, the Hellfighters instead ...

Robin Roberts' latest project is a documentary called the "Harlem Hellfighters." As an Army brat, the story is close to her heart. Roberts says Harlem Hellfighters should have the same recognition as ...

In 2019, Willet family members approached U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi about obtaining a Purple Heart for Sgt. Leander Willet, a member of an African American infantry regiment in World War I known as the ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York State Military Museum revealed the contents of a nearly century old time capsule Thursday. The box, which was located at the Harlem Armory, includes ...

WASHINGTON — Defense officials, congressional leaders and lawmakers honored members of a famed African-American regiment from New York that served during World War I, as part of a ceremony Wednesday ...

The “Harlem Hellfighters” helped the US win World War I. The Black infantry unit was one of the most decorated regiments at the time, even as most of its members were met with racism and disregard ...

The HISTORY Channel greenlights the new four-part documentary event "Harlem Hellfighters" executive produced by "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts. Produced by Rock'n RobinProductions and ...

The Harlem Hellfighters of the New York National Guard's 369th Infantry Regiment were posthumously honored this week with a Congressional Gold Medal. They received the highest civilian honor given by ...