U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross sponsored a bill to rename the post office at 2777 Brentwood Road in Raleigh the “Millie Dunn Veasey ...

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion consisted mostly of Black American women. They were assigned to locations in England and France during World War II. Their mission was to clear ...

The Six Triple Eight, which is now streaming on Netflix, offers a long-overdue tribute to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion ... the Congressional Gold Medal. “The lack of recognition ...

She was the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion ... unanimously to honor all 855 members of the Six Triple Eight with the Congressional Gold Medal.

The Netflix movie The Six Triple Eight, out Dec. 20 and directed by Tyler Perry, boasts a star-studded cast. Kerry Washington ...

The Six Triple Eight, which is based on the true story of the all-Black, all-female 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion ... Lena to stay strong to honor his memory. Abram’s story in ...

Benton served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, colloquially known ... The unit received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2022. Benton died in 2010, but her grandson has plans ...

“I wanted to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion,” said Fraizer. “There are two living members; Major Fannie Griffin McLendon – she’s a 104. The youngest of the group is ...

It’s a broadscale period drama that casts a spotlight on a neglected chapter of World War II history: The 6888th Central Postal ... awarded the battalion the Congressional Gold Medal.

She was the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion ... House of Representatives voted ...