The first and only Woman Army Corps unit of color to deploy overseas during World War II are being hailed as "unsung heroes".

I am proud of her for wanting to do that. Back then being an African American and a woman in the military, they looked down on them... But she, along with the other ladies in her battalion, proved ...

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion is the only all Black U.S. Women's Army Corps unit sent overseas during World ...

Key pieces of history have ties to Chattanooga during World War II, all displayed in the film Six Triple Eight. This story is about several African American wom ...

The city of Hickory is celebrating Black history by highlighting the work of one of the first and only all-Black unit in the women's Army Corps during World War II.

Mary Kearney was a leader of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a unit depicted in the Tyler Perry movie “The Six Triple Eight” released on Netflix.

Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight' is his most-watched movie on Netflix and also boosted viewership for his previous movies on the streamer.

And if the battalion’s name sounds familiar, that might be because their exploits were highlighted in the recent Tyler Perry Netflix film called “The Six Triple Eight” starring Kerry Washington.

Through their service, the women of the Six Triple Eight challenged and overcame racial and gender barriers within the U.S. military, the website states. Initially, they were subjects of curiosity ...