Congress Awards Gold Medal To The ‘Six Triple Eight,’ Trailblazing Black Female WWII Unit

By Melissa Noel ·Updated April 30, 2025

It took nearly 80 years, but the remarkable legacy of the “Six Triple Eight” is finally getting the national recognition it deserves.

On Tuesday, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — the only mostly Black, all-women unit to serve overseas during

Melissa Noel
Author: Melissa Noel