The Harlem Hellfighters, an all-Black regiment in World War I, spent nearly 200 days in combat facing both the enemy and systemic racism at home. More than a century later, their descendants accepted a long-overdue Congressional Gold Medal, honoring their courage and resilience.
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Petition for 6888th Forever Stamp in need of support
A Change.org petition is calling on the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Forever Stamp in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
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Honoring the Black, buried, and missing at Normandy American Cemetery
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the service and sacrifice of the 135 African-American men and three women buried at Normandy American Cemetery, as well as the 3,000 Black troops who served in segregated units, is being recognized.
