The Six Triple Eight Documentary Screening and Q&A

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Friday, March 18, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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In February 1945, the Allied Forces were winning WWII and liberating the concentration camps. But the U.S. troops and their families weren’t getting their mail. Enter the only all-black Women’s Army Corps battalion to serve in Europe during WWII, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion or Six Triple Eight. Despite facing racism and sexism from their own leadership and troops, the women served with honor, clearing 17 million backlogged letters. They were never fully recognized…until now.

Registrants will have access to watch the documentary film The Six Triple Eight by Lincoln Perry Film from Monday, March 14th – Friday, March 18th. Then join us on Friday, March 18th from 12-1 pm for a discussion with Executive Producer James Theres.

This event is co-sponsored by the Working Women’s Network, Yale African American Affinity Group, and Yale Veterans Network.

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