The Six Triple Eight sorted millions of pieces of wartime mail in a matter of months but weren't recognized publicly for decades. Just two of the 855 women are believed to be alive for the ceremony.

The unit is receiving the honor three years after former President Joe Biden signed the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 into Public Law 117-97 in 2022, according to Congress.

Gov. Tony Evers also honored Robertson with a resolution. It’s another recognition for a trailblazing woman who turns 101 next month. The Six Triple Eight women received a Congressional Gold Medal.

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 ...

By: Ali Halloum AFRO Intern Descendants of the women who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, (Six Triple Eight) are expressing outrage at a recent announcement by the 47th ...

The families of the “Six Triple Eight,” the only majority Black and all-female U.S. military unit that served in World War II, received the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday. Also known as ...

Members of the “Six Triple Eight,” the only all-women and majority Black battalion to serve in World War II, received the Congressional Gold Medal Tuesday in the U.S. Capitol.