they finally made a movie on it sir, and it major, it comes out on netflix dec 20th. I thank your mother for her service, may she rest in peace, im proud of her as if she were my own mother.
I just saw the Six Triple Eight movie on Netflix, and it was outstanding. Really enjoyed it. These ladies were incredible to do what they did. Great accomplishment with morals and grace. I salute them. Job well done. 👏🏽
I watched the movie as well and think it was well written, acted and overall executed. Tyler Perry’s best work yet. These women were amazing in every aspect as they represented themselves, their families, their race and the nation with class, sophistication, style and grace.
As a former soldier who served oversees, mail was the only link to my family, friends and loved ones. My morale was so dependent on the mail I received because it served as a reminder that I was loved and not forgotten. Thank you for your incredible service 6888th Battalion to not only the nation but to everyone who was ever told that they weren’t good enough, or smart enough.
The tracking system used today used by the ...USPS...Fed Ex...Amazon...is patterned after the tracking system created by the US Army 6888 battalion...😮😮😮...❤❤❤...
As a Vietnam vet I understand that getting mail from home in a combat zone is like getting a slice of home. A salute to the ladies who delivered the mail.
My grandmother Isofine Jacobs (pictured 3rd from the left at 5:30) was a member of the 6888 battalion. Very proud of her and the honor of being her grandson.
How awesome! I hope that you will see that you have a couple of comments here and the two of you can connect! I hate that I don’t always get notifications from RUclips when someone is responding to a common I’ve made somewhere. So hopefully my comet will trigger you to come back and connect with someone that is apparently in your family!😮🙏🏾💞
im very proud of your grand mother . may she rest i peace. thank you for your service. they finally made a movie on it sir, and it major, it comes out on netflix dec 20th
There are only 4 women buried at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial… Three of these women were members of the 6888 Postal Directory Battalion: Sgt Doreen M. Browne, PFC Mary H. Bankston and PFC Mary J. Barlow… RIP soldiers - you are not forgotten !!!!
Every one needs to see this wonderful inspiring, courageous, loving movie I was so so so how could you not watch and have any kind of feelings those women were awesome the movie was impeccably made. I love you for this Tyler Perry. Thank you thank you thank you for making a marginalized people feel wanted and appreciate it thank you thank you.😢
Wow, not only did they clear the backlog sooner than expected AND they established procedures (I wonder if they're still used today?) for processing. Where is the 6888 postage stamp!?
This is a wonderful video and the first I heard about the congressional gold metal being passed by congress. No one has contacted my Aunt to receive her metal. I am caregiver to my aunt SGT. Hilda Griggs who was a part of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion. She will turn 98 on August 6th. She was 21 when she enlisted in PA although she was a NJ resident at the time. She is the last of 8 children, including my father. All brothers were in the military during WWII and my Father survived D-Day - thank God. I thank them all and every soldier for their service!
Awww 💞 I hope that your aunt is still living. I will be attending a special screening of this movie on March 25 here in San Diego. I am a Navy veteran and just learned of this group of extraordinary women yesterday. Blessings to you and your family🙏🏾🇺🇸💞
My sister is currently a Combat Engineer in the Army. I thank these brave women that paved the way so that women like my sister can serve in advanced roles in today's Army.
I am a Brit Vet and I never understood the segregation of the US Forces. At one point I was the RAF liaison Officer on the USS Gaum and Iwo during the Lebanon fiasco in 83. Both ships, even then, had a unspoken colour bar.. I just never got it!
Representation Matters 💃🏿! Thank you to these Remarkable Women and for their Outstanding Military Service 🪖🇺🇲! Also Thank you to Tyler Perry and all involved in bringing this true time in history to LIFE💞
Just like Hidden Figures, we never saw this in our American History books. Why? So sad that so much history have been kept hidden. Now, we found out about the 6888 battalion...smh.
Our Aunt, Mary Elizabeth Green, was a member of the WWII Black Women's 6888 Unit, and we are proud of the accomplishments she and her fellow soldiers made in maintaining the morale of our overseas troops by clearing the 6months (?) mail backlog .
You made this video 3 years ago ❤️. Now that the Netflix movie on The 6888th Battalion has been released, I pray your video gets the views it deserves.
Attempts to keep the truth in dark ,is always brought to the light by truth, the bravery and dignity of African/Black women despite racism indignity.❤❤❤❤
I just watched the movie on Netflix and it was awesome I remember reading about these outstanding women years ago and said somebody please make a movie about them l am so glad it has finally happened
@@Alwaysturntup they show them marching in the trailer like they are on the front lines with Kerry Washington giving orders like she's Sherman, not in a warehouse sorting through mail, at the end of the war which literally ayone can do. It's clear to everyone why this story got picked over the literal millions of others that could have been picked. A story about women sorting through mail sounds riveting. I'm sure they'd still be making a doc if it was all white women or men 🙄 God forbid you tell a story of the actual people who put thier lives on the line
@@Alwaysturntup literally has the marching like they are headed for the front lines and not to a warehouse to sort through mail. Kerry Washington standing like Custer saying WE HAVE OUR MISSION. ya it's to sit in a warehouse. "But there were rats" ya there were rats everywhere trying being on the front line and fighting threats at the same time. It's another pandering overhyped bulls%!^ story.
In theatre during war, espeecially during ww2 nothing and I mean nothing was more important for morale than mail from home, in fact mail from home was a matter of dying or living to most if not all GIs. This unit the 6888 served as true angles and heroes, aving countless lives and helepd win countless balltes by making dure the GI reviced mail from home. HEROES true HEROES all of them. Stay Strong, Go on and Never QUIT !!!
@@jacobm-yv9kw It’s not about who does the hardest work, it’s always about cohesion and dynamics. Getting letters from your loved ones fighting in battles comforts and gives hope and the same from the soldiers getting letters from their loved ones, I am pretty sure it gave them more motivation not only to get the job done but to also sacrifice themselves for their country and their families. You know nothing about working as a team lol. I played sports all my life and worked in the first line in a hospital and I know that you know nothing about team dynamics lol.
The ladies of the Six Triple Eight deserved recognition🎖for their heroic morale boosting role in WWII, but it was inexcusably late in coming. Also, why were Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley's arms 💪💪omitted from the statue bearing her likeness?
My daughter & I just watched this piece of history on Netflix last night. Although I enjoyed it, I find it sad to find it out at 64 years old & not in our history books at my school; however, I DO remember our entire 5th grade (newly-integrated) classes being taken to see the movie, Gone With the Wind, at our local theater during class time. This was in NC
It's about time Tyler Perry made a movie about world war 2 and I love it! I always loved the history of world war 2. If I could I would love to Tyler Perry thank you, you did a excellent job.
The movie is now playing on Netflix. I am a black female vet and I cried like a 2 year old. This movie touched my soul, thank you Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington ❤❤❤❤❤
I question the 6 month estimate and 3 month processing of the mail. Other sources state that the backlog of mail was estimated to take 2 years to process, but that the 6888 completed the task in six months. Stating that the estimation was 6 months and that the task was completed in 3 takes away from the tremendous effort and extraordinary competence and accomplishment of this amazing group of women.
Of course Uncle Sam would give the hardest jobs, no body wanted to do, to the 6888. Although I honor their service, America should always be ashamed of any all black or all white units!!
*Six Triple Eight* the film - Starts filming in my city *Bradford* the world's first *UNESCO City of Film* on the 16th of February 2023, with preparations starting in *Little Germany* today. Not sure why they need 25 days to prepare, as other productions which are just as big, if not bigger, and have also filmed in *Little Germany, Bradford* have all done their preparations (set building, set decorating, set designing etc) on the day as far as I know, plus they won't be able to close an entire neighbourhood of businesses and homes from the public for 25 days either.
I saw the preview of this , movie and touch my soul can't wait to see the movie , They took too long to Honor these Beautiful Soldiers, ❤ God Bless Them even in Their resting place.❤
I had never of of this wonderful group of women until I read a novel about two fictional women who served in the 6888th. It was called Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson. Great novel and it made me cry. Honestly I don't know much about any women in the former WACS whether they were black or white.
Oh Netflix has a pandering work in the making. They literally served for a couple months at rhe end of the war when almost all the hard fighting was done. I appreciate them and all but there are many more who did much more. I'm not apossed to them telling the story but it's painful how clear the reasons why they chose to pick this particular story.
@@balamtheknowledge9578 The Deployed Feb 3rd of 1945. As females it would have been unlikely they would have partook in combat anyway. BUT they were deployed for 7 months. However the 761 tank was there in the thick of it and Did extremely well. What they did was ignored as was the Tuskegee Airman and the Black troops during WWI . G M A B
@@balamtheknowledge9578 They Deployed Feb 3rd of 1945. As females it would have been unlikely they would have partook in combat anyway. BUT they were deployed for 7 months. However the 761 tank was there in the thick of it and Did extremely well. What they did was ignored as was the Tuskegee Airman and the Black troops during WWI . G M A B
@@balamtheknowledge9578 There are only 4 women buried at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial… Three of these women were members of the 6888 Postal Directory Battalion: Sgt Doreen M. Browne, PFC Mary H. Bankston and PFC Mary J. Barlow…
I watched Six Triple Eight on Netflix and enjoyed it very much. Tyler Perry needs to stick with films like this and stop writing buffoonery like Sistas! Great Movie🌹🌹🌹🌹
I never heard about this in school they never mentioned it during Black History Month I applaud these women and I salute them for their Endeavors that they put up and went through thank you❤
Watching this movie moved me. The fact that in WWll we have only now learned that there was a battalion of black women who contributed so much to America , yet were largely ignored is sad.
This why America is great. Because in spite of the racism black folks have endured, we have always answered the call to service. No other group in America that given so, but treated so badly.
STOP CALLING THEM HERO'S BUT CAPTIVES!!! Jeremiah 17:4 And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire in mine anger, which shall burn forever.
Just a reminder that was unit was NOT all black, it was "predominantly" black. In its ranks held women from Mexico, the Caribbean islands and elsewhere.
WHO ARE THEY SERVING? THEY'RE SERVING THEIR ENEMIES!!! Deuteronomy 28:48“Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.”
WHO ARE THEY SERVING? THY ENEMIES STOP CALLING THEM HERO'S BUT CAPTIVES!!! Deuteronomy 28:68 And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships, by the way whereof I Spake unto thee, thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy you.
Saw the movie and didn't like it, my mom served in the unit and told me horrific stories and accounts. wondering why they would have the opening scene focus on an inter-racial relationship - why was this sooooo important, when black men were being hanged for such - just tell the story. some of the acting was a bit over the top, great actresses though, however I would give it a D - Why do we have to highlight others to tell our story, this I don't understand. just tell the story
We all understand that serving in our military and especially serving in WWII is heroic and all veterans SHOULD have light shined upon them...this movie trailer is disingenuous because it leads you to believe these women fought heroically in combat when in fact they worked in the postal service of the United States Army. The Army was having difficulties getting Mail to our troops. Moral was at an all-time low and to remedy the problem the Army formed the 6888th Postal Battalion. They did break many records sorting mail and did play a pivotal role in boosting moral back to our men in the field. So before you watch this movie, don't get your hopes up thinking we sent women into combat and this story is just now being told. #TheMoreYouKnow #ThankYouForYourService
NOOOO it does NOT lead you to thinking they fought in combat. Just because YOU thought it, doesn’t mean everyone else will. That shot of them training in rain and dirt maybe led YOU to thinking they fought but no where in the script or the imagery do you see a Black woman in combat. If you knew just a little of US history maybe you’d know women were not allowed to fight in combat in WWII. A truth be told, in both world wars most-not all- Black servicemen weren’t given much opportunity to fight either. They were assigned supportive roles. So stop letting YOUR eyes deceive other people. The trailer is NOT disingenuous.
My mother 3rd from the left. May she rest. In piece. Love you mom Isofine Jacobs.💪💪💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️
Shyheda, did the ladies of the 6888th receive regular benefits after leaving and returning home?
@@d.morris9313 I really don’t know.? I was to young
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Lying a$$ 😂😂😂
they finally made a movie on it sir, and it major, it comes out on netflix dec 20th. I thank your mother for her service, may she rest in peace, im proud of her as if she were my own mother.
I just saw the Six Triple Eight movie on Netflix, and it was outstanding. Really enjoyed it. These ladies were incredible to do what they did. Great accomplishment with morals and grace. I salute them. Job well done. 👏🏽
I watched the movie as well and think it was well written, acted and overall executed. Tyler Perry’s best work yet. These women were amazing in every aspect as they represented themselves, their families, their race and the nation with class, sophistication, style and grace.
Yes, I watched it tonight. Phenomenal
As a former soldier who served oversees, mail was the only link to my family, friends and loved ones. My morale was so dependent on the mail I received because it served as a reminder that I was loved and not forgotten.
Thank you for your incredible service 6888th Battalion to not only the nation but to everyone who was ever told that they weren’t good enough, or smart enough.
The tracking system used today used by the ...USPS...Fed Ex...Amazon...is patterned after the tracking system created by the US Army 6888 battalion...😮😮😮...❤❤❤...
December 20th on Netflix the film will premiere! Thank you to all the extraordinary black women of the 6888🙏🏾
Just watched the Netflix film and it was phenomenal! Those ladies made an impossible job, possible in 90 days!
The Telling of this story in "The Six Triple Eight'. was amazing!! These women were iconic and deserve all of their recognition!❤💪🏻💪🏻
It is so great to see this type of history being acknowledged!
As a Vietnam vet I understand that getting mail from home in a combat zone is like getting a slice of home. A salute to the ladies who delivered the mail.
My grandmother Isofine Jacobs (pictured 3rd from the left at 5:30) was a member of the 6888 battalion. Very proud of her and the honor of being her grandson.
Who are u . I am her oldest daughter?
Who is this?
How awesome! I hope that you will see that you have a couple of comments here and the two of you can connect! I hate that I don’t always get notifications from RUclips when someone is responding to a common I’ve made somewhere. So hopefully my comet will trigger you to come back and connect with someone that is apparently in your family!😮🙏🏾💞
@@shyhedaisofine9817 Chances are your niece or nephew.
im very proud of your grand mother . may she rest i peace. thank you for your service. they finally made a movie on it sir, and it major, it comes out on netflix dec 20th
Thanks Mr. Tyler Perry and Lady Oprah for making this an American History 'feature' film in 2024!
Wow, I never know any black women were overseas in World War II. Thank you for sharing this forgotten.💕😌
There are only 4 women buried at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial…
Three of these women were members of the 6888 Postal Directory Battalion: Sgt Doreen M. Browne, PFC Mary H. Bankston and PFC Mary J. Barlow…
RIP soldiers - you are not forgotten !!!!
Every one needs to see this wonderful inspiring, courageous, loving movie I was so so so how could you not watch and have any kind of feelings those women were awesome the movie was impeccably made. I love you for this Tyler Perry. Thank you thank you thank you for making a marginalized people feel wanted and appreciate it thank you thank you.😢
Wow, not only did they clear the backlog sooner than expected AND they established procedures (I wonder if they're still used today?) for processing. Where is the 6888 postage stamp!?
This is a great idea. They should totally get a postage stamp. I would buy it.
This is a wonderful video and the first I heard about the congressional gold metal being passed by congress. No one has contacted my Aunt to receive her metal. I am caregiver to my aunt SGT. Hilda Griggs who was a part of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion. She will turn 98 on August 6th. She was 21 when she enlisted in PA although she was a NJ resident at the time. She is the last of 8 children, including my father. All brothers were in the military during WWII and my Father survived D-Day - thank God. I thank them all and every soldier for their service!
Many persons don’t know about them. Maybe these things will get sorted out with Tyler’s movie. Hopefully.
Awww 💞 I hope that your aunt is still living. I will be attending a special screening of this movie on March 25 here in San Diego. I am a Navy veteran and just learned of this group of extraordinary women yesterday. Blessings to you and your family🙏🏾🇺🇸💞
My sister is currently a Combat Engineer in the Army. I thank these brave women that paved the way so that women like my sister can serve in advanced roles in today's Army.
Thank these Historical & Legendary Women for their Wisdom & Service 🙏🏿❤
I am a Brit Vet and I never understood the segregation of the US Forces. At one point I was the RAF liaison Officer on the USS Gaum and Iwo during the Lebanon fiasco in 83. Both ships, even then, had a unspoken colour bar.. I just never got it!
In the name of my friends, neighbors, and relatives who served in WW2, THANK-- YOU SO VERY MUCH !!!!!
Charity Adams (Earley) was a role model and hero!
Representation Matters 💃🏿! Thank you to these Remarkable Women and for their Outstanding Military Service 🪖🇺🇲! Also Thank you to Tyler Perry and all involved in bringing this true time in history to LIFE💞
Just like Hidden Figures, we never saw this in our American History books. Why? So sad that so much history have been kept hidden. Now, we found out about the 6888 battalion...smh.
Our Aunt, Mary Elizabeth Green, was a member of the WWII Black Women's 6888 Unit, and we are proud of the accomplishments she and her fellow soldiers made in maintaining the morale of our overseas troops by clearing the 6months (?) mail backlog .
You made this video 3 years ago ❤️. Now that the Netflix movie on The 6888th Battalion has been released, I pray your video gets the views it deserves.
Attempts to keep the truth in dark ,is always brought to the light by truth, the bravery and dignity of African/Black women despite racism indignity.❤❤❤❤
Thank you for bringing this almost unknown group of remarkable women to light!
These Soldiers opened the door for so many Black Women to contribute their talent and ingenuity to the service of United States Military.👑💯
Thank you so much for this video. My Dad was in the Vietnamese War and is still living. Thank you for the History! It is very encouraging to me! 🙏🏽💕
I will always honor my military women past present and future. Thank you for your service I salute you all.
I just watched the movie on Netflix and it was awesome I remember reading about these outstanding women years ago and said somebody please make a movie about them l am so glad it has finally happened
Thank you all for your service for delivering the mails to our soldiers❤
They filmed this movie in my town for Netflix just this week.
It comes out soon 😂 I just watched the trailer it looks really good
Oh ya tyler parrys got all the pandering lined right up.
@@balamtheknowledge9578 wtf are you even talking about stop being bothered for no reason….release yourself of that stress
@@Alwaysturntup they show them marching in the trailer like they are on the front lines with Kerry Washington giving orders like she's Sherman, not in a warehouse sorting through mail, at the end of the war which literally ayone can do. It's clear to everyone why this story got picked over the literal millions of others that could have been picked. A story about women sorting through mail sounds riveting. I'm sure they'd still be making a doc if it was all white women or men 🙄 God forbid you tell a story of the actual people who put thier lives on the line
@@Alwaysturntup literally has the marching like they are headed for the front lines and not to a warehouse to sort through mail. Kerry Washington standing like Custer saying WE HAVE OUR MISSION. ya it's to sit in a warehouse. "But there were rats" ya there were rats everywhere trying being on the front line and fighting threats at the same time. It's another pandering overhyped bulls%!^ story.
Amazing women and story. These are the ones they don't want in history books. The movie was great!
This is an amazing story that I was not aware of until now.
In theatre during war, espeecially during ww2 nothing and I mean nothing was more important for morale than mail from home, in fact mail from home was a matter of dying or living to most if not all GIs. This unit the 6888 served as true angles and heroes, aving countless lives and helepd win countless balltes by making dure the GI reviced mail from home.
HEROES true HEROES all of them.
Stay Strong, Go on and Never QUIT !!!
Well said; so true. Facts!👍👑💯
A great story that this Air Force veteran didn't know. I'll be sure to watch the netflix movie in December.
Watched it last night it was amazing. Must watch 😊❤
Love this story.
Black women again to the rescue
They didn't even do the hardest jobs
As Usual, we are fearless!
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@@jacobm-yv9kw
It’s not about who does the hardest work, it’s always about cohesion and dynamics. Getting letters from your loved ones fighting in battles comforts and gives hope and the same from the soldiers getting letters from their loved ones, I am pretty sure it gave them more motivation not only to get the job done but to also sacrifice themselves for their country and their families. You know nothing about working as a team lol. I played sports all my life and worked in the first line in a hospital and I know that you know nothing about team dynamics lol.
The efficiency and determination of these women is deeply inspiring. Thank you for this video.
The ladies of the Six Triple Eight deserved recognition🎖for their heroic morale boosting role in WWII, but it was inexcusably late in coming. Also, why were Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley's arms 💪💪omitted from the statue bearing her likeness?
My daughter & I just watched this piece of history on Netflix last night. Although I enjoyed it, I find it sad to find it out at 64 years old & not in our history books at my school; however, I DO remember our entire 5th grade (newly-integrated) classes being taken to see the movie, Gone With the Wind, at our local theater during class time. This was in NC
Thank you all for your service!
It's about time Tyler Perry made a movie about world war 2 and I love it! I always loved the history of world war 2. If I could I would love to Tyler Perry thank you, you did a excellent job.
Thank you for your service. Much Love.
The movie is now playing on Netflix. I am a black female vet and I cried like a 2 year old. This movie touched my soul, thank you Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing this history
Thank you for shedding light on these brave, smart, strong, beautiful women! 🤓!!! It is truly magical and humbling to hear about them!
Thank you for your dedication and service. You served proudly.
THANK YOU SO MUCH ,🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Great timing for this to come back, movie is on Netflix, I need to see it.
Navy veteran here. Just finished watching it on Netflix.
they finally made a movie on it sir, and it major, it comes out on netflix dec 20th
Thank you for sharing ❤
The movie on Netflix was fantastic! Amazing story and amazing women!
I loved this movie I have to watched it 5 times.
72 years Later! really
Unfortunately, it took 72 years better late than never.
Thanks to Tyler Perry for bringing this film to light, it shows that these black women were highly educated.
This is about to blow up 😂😂 thank the RUclips algorithm
I question the 6 month estimate and 3 month processing of the mail. Other sources state that the backlog of mail was estimated to take 2 years to process, but that the 6888 completed the task in six months. Stating that the estimation was 6 months and that the task was completed in 3 takes away from the tremendous effort and extraordinary competence and accomplishment of this amazing group of women.
"Other sources?"
Of course Uncle Sam would give the hardest jobs, no body wanted to do, to the 6888. Although I honor their service, America should always be ashamed of any all black or all white units!!
This is so awesome, thank you for sharing 🖤
*Six Triple Eight* the film - Starts filming in my city *Bradford* the world's first *UNESCO City of Film* on the 16th of February 2023, with preparations starting in *Little Germany* today.
Not sure why they need 25 days to prepare, as other productions which are just as big, if not bigger, and have also filmed in *Little Germany, Bradford* have all done their preparations (set building, set decorating, set designing etc) on the day as far as I know, plus they won't be able to close an entire neighbourhood of businesses and homes from the public for 25 days either.
I saw the preview of this , movie and touch my soul can't wait to see the movie , They took too long to Honor these Beautiful Soldiers, ❤ God Bless Them even in Their resting place.❤
That's amazing 💪🏾💪🏾🫡🫡
Excellent
I had never of of this wonderful group of women until I read a novel about two fictional women who served in the 6888th. It was called Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson. Great novel and it made me cry. Honestly I don't know much about any women in the former WACS whether they were black or white.
Thank you for sharing.,
Can I please be a movie about this and the 761st already?
They were one of many that did NOT get recognized.
Oh Netflix has a pandering work in the making. They literally served for a couple months at rhe end of the war when almost all the hard fighting was done. I appreciate them and all but there are many more who did much more. I'm not apossed to them telling the story but it's painful how clear the reasons why they chose to pick this particular story.
Millions around the world died with no one to remember or recognize them. This one group of women is no more special than the rest.
@@balamtheknowledge9578 The Deployed Feb 3rd of 1945. As females it would have been unlikely they would have partook in combat anyway. BUT they were deployed for 7 months. However the 761 tank was there in the thick of it and Did extremely well. What they did was ignored as was the Tuskegee Airman and the Black troops during WWI . G M A B
@@balamtheknowledge9578 They Deployed Feb 3rd of 1945. As females it would have been unlikely they would have partook in combat anyway. BUT they were deployed for 7 months. However the 761 tank was there in the thick of it and Did extremely well. What they did was ignored as was the Tuskegee Airman and the Black troops during WWI . G M A B
@@balamtheknowledge9578 There are only 4 women buried at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial…
Three of these women were members of the 6888 Postal Directory Battalion: Sgt Doreen M. Browne, PFC Mary H. Bankston and PFC Mary J. Barlow…
HELL, YESS !!!
I watched Six Triple Eight on Netflix and enjoyed it very much. Tyler Perry needs to stick with films like this and stop writing buffoonery like Sistas! Great Movie🌹🌹🌹🌹
here after watching the trailer for the movie on netflix ... excited to learn about this chapter of history!
I never heard about this in school they never mentioned it during Black History Month I applaud these women and I salute them for their Endeavors that they put up and went through thank you❤
Respect
Watching this movie moved me. The fact that in WWll we have only now learned that there was a battalion of black women who contributed so much to America , yet were largely ignored is sad.
Hopefully this important part of the US history will NOT be banned from schools because it makes some children uncomfortable
EXCELLENCE OF MY SISTERS IN ARMS. IN ALL OF AMERICA'S CONFLICTS, WE WERE THERE!!
75 years later a Congressional award that’s still not official. More black stories need to be told.
This why America is great. Because in spite of the racism black folks have endured, we have always answered the call to service. No other group in America that given so, but treated so badly.
What’s sad is that black women couldn’t even vote yet 😑
Constitutionally they could, practically racism and Jim Crow “laws” prevented most from freely exercising their right to vote.
Something they didn't teach in history class.
Coming here after watching the Netflix movie
History no one tells you
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I just watched the Netflix movie. Best Tyler Perry production ever.
Wow 25” that’s is unbelievable that it took a crane to remove confederate statues.
Tyler perry movie sent me here
STOP CALLING THEM HERO'S BUT CAPTIVES!!! Jeremiah 17:4 And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire in mine anger, which shall burn forever.
Just a reminder that was unit was NOT all black, it was "predominantly" black. In its ranks held women from Mexico, the Caribbean islands and elsewhere.
Military was segregated, whites and "colored ".
WHO ARE THEY SERVING? THEY'RE SERVING THEIR ENEMIES!!!
Deuteronomy 28:48“Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.”
The bust does not look like her...
The fact I just learned about this shows you all you need to know Amerikkka about
WHO ARE THEY SERVING? THY ENEMIES STOP CALLING THEM HERO'S BUT CAPTIVES!!!
Deuteronomy 28:68 And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships, by the way whereof I Spake unto thee, thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy you.
Saw the movie and didn't like it, my mom served in the unit and told me horrific stories and accounts. wondering why they would have the opening scene focus on an inter-racial relationship - why was this sooooo important, when black men were being hanged for such - just tell the story. some of the acting was a bit over the top, great actresses though, however I would give it a D - Why do we have to highlight others to tell our story, this I don't understand. just tell the story
As a bw I wish I knew this when I served
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Great job, 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾, although it took that long, and as a proud Black woman, if they had been whyte... jus sayin' 🤷🏾♀️
I´m not sure whether this isn´t a prime example of sexism and racism that´s being celebrated
We all understand that serving in our military and especially serving in WWII is heroic and all veterans SHOULD have light shined upon them...this movie trailer is disingenuous because it leads you to believe these women fought heroically in combat when in fact they worked in the postal service of the United States Army. The Army was having difficulties getting Mail to our troops. Moral was at an all-time low and to remedy the problem the Army formed the 6888th Postal Battalion. They did break many records sorting mail and did play a pivotal role in boosting moral back to our men in the field. So before you watch this movie, don't get your hopes up thinking we sent women into combat and this story is just now being told. #TheMoreYouKnow #ThankYouForYourService
Nobody is stupid it was well promoted and being promoted before the movie release
NOOOO it does NOT lead you to thinking they fought in combat. Just because YOU thought it, doesn’t mean everyone else will. That shot of them training in rain and dirt maybe led YOU to thinking they fought but no where in the script or the imagery do you see a Black woman in combat. If you knew just a little of US history maybe you’d know women were not allowed to fight in combat in WWII. A truth be told, in both world wars most-not all- Black servicemen weren’t given much opportunity to fight either. They were assigned supportive roles. So stop letting YOUR eyes deceive other people. The trailer is NOT disingenuous.
Who’s is here after watching Netflix??