28-02-2025
Honoring Black History: Savannah and ‘The Six Triple Eight'
By now, many of you have heard the story of the 6888– the all-Black, all-female army unit tasked with the critical mission of sorting and delivering backlogged mail to soldiers overseas during World War did you know that at least one of the women in that battalion has a local connection?WSAV's Kim Gusby shares the story of the soldier who helped challenge barriers of both race and gender.
For more on the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, contact Dr. Karen Jordan at ktjordan6888@
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