Anna Mae Robertson, one of the last surviving members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” died at 101 after a life of military service and dedication to her family.
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Baltimore County Deltas to screen “The Six Triple Eight” film ahead of Netflix premier
The Baltimore County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting a premiere viewing of “The Six Triple Eight” on Dec. 6, featuring a star-studded cast and highlighting the heroic actions of the first and only Women’s Army Corp Unit of Color stationed overseas in World War II.
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Smithsonian honors women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion with screening of upcoming Tyler Perry film
Tyler Perry’s Netflix film, “The Six Triple Eight”, tells the story of the Women’s Army Corps’ 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, who cleared over 17 million pieces of mail in just 90 days, and is set to be released on Dec. 20.
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“Six-Triple-Eight: A New Musical,” to honor Black women of WWII’s European Theater
The 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II, is the subject of a play currently being developed for Broadway, which aims to celebrate the courage and resilience of Black women in the face of adversity.