The Six Triple Eight: Connected Through History

[@carlamixon7915]

I cannot put into words that the military NEVER HONORED these soldiers for their duty. Just willing to let them be forgotten but God had another plan!! Thank you to the women of the six triple eight!!!!

[@thewordsmith5440]

Fun Fact: They dishonorable discharged the large majority of black WWII veterans so they couldn't receive GI benefits this was the funds that created the white middle class and there were towns built for returning white soldiers that black people weren't allowed to live in. FHA housing was invented during this time.

[@lifewithyani873]

This made me cry. Im 69 years old and now learning about these amazing women. God bless 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@changestartsnow5116]

A lot of people don't understand that those pieces of communication are what gave soldiers unwavering strength.

[@mairarodriguez1525]

Exactly 💯

[@TayReneeTips]

Exactly, thank you 6888.

[@RobertPendergrassJr]

Harlem Hailcats, Hidden figures, Red tails, The Six Triple Eight. This is just some of black America's accomplishments . God knows we have been nothing more than a gift to this country. You can only achieve these kind of things through a spiritual power greater than yourself . Our ancestors has over achieved in this country. Unfortunately historically never getting there credit. Hopefully now they will these movies tell our story.

[@dreameryoung38]

That was Bill Cosby's goal to tell our history ,they made sure they destroyed him

[@umb2692]

Never heard of Harlem Hailcats I’m going to have to look up that ❤

[@KushUniverseofficial]

​@@umb2692red tails too.

[@mairarodriguez1525]

Yes! 👏👏👏❤️

[@robinjordan-henry9215]

Very happy the 6888 Army Core. My 1st cousin once removed, Ruth Wright 1920 - 2013, was a member of this unit. She shared memories with the family often. After separating from the service she went on to have a remarkable life.

[@florenceanderson9681]

Representation Matters 💃🏿! Thank you for sharing the true story of these "Remarkable Women." I THANK THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE 🪖🇺🇲! Thank you Tyler for bringing this very interesting and informative time in Our Stories to life and may all those woman who have passed, REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE🌹🥀👊🏾! Will be posting this to Educate Others.

[@JewelHall-yz9yv]

Amazing history. I am glad they’re getting the recognition they so deserve. I wish this interesting piece of history is taught in schools.

[@naomineal1785]

And, within our homes and neighborhoods.

[@JewelHall-yz9yv]

@@naomineal1785 yes.

[@Havingthetimeofmylife2008]

This is why we have to educate our children outside of the US School administration. I was taken to the black class every week at our local black bookstore.

[@TayReneeTips]

Me too, I should have known about these ladies when I was younger.

[@valeriewilliams5013]

It's really hard to find the words for how I feel about the way these Extremely Gorgeous Ladies was treated without being disrespectful . So I'm just gonna say I wish all the Ladies were here to be Honored but I thank God for those that were here , God Bless you all for the Great Job that you Ladies done , I give ya'll the upmost RESPECT , thank you Jesus ❤💯👵🏽🙏🏽

[@lisalewis-peck3881]

WOW! Grateful this history has come to the surface!

[@jamishapicou2649]

They were forced to live and eat in unhealthy conditions, but look who now has a place and is being remembered on the right side of history-and who isn’t.

[@kawaiipusheenlovexoxo5352]

I just watched the movie and it’s amazing 🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾those women were so strong 💪🏾 and amazing ❤❤❤

[@emanimeatchem3258]

I cried the entire time🥹🫶🏾

[@globallibran378]

Well done movie indeed. Just like Hidden Figures this movie is revealing history of awesome black women’s service to country that was otherwise unknown.

[@Havingthetimeofmylife2008]

Did you cry?

[@kawaiipusheenlovexoxo5352]

@@Havingthetimeofmylife2008i cried 😭😭

[@TayReneeTips]

Well done, definitely had me crying.

[@shivanidumas6607]

Commemorating World War 2’s historical significance of the 6888 Women and other units of the Armed Services where Black women served their country in different capacities defending the home territories and being of great service is way overdue. Thanks to the persistence of those who carried the torch to the Whitehouse. Gratitude to all who have made this recognition possible.

[@sisiepuntil-wilcek8871]

They should all be honored and thank you for your service

[@mrlij6534]

her mother was gorgeous

[@Havingthetimeofmylife2008]

All black people of that time were gorgeous giving their Sunday best on every Tuesday.

[@glendabrown8674]

I celebrate these women they were so amazing

[@chaplaintaylor2327]

Legacy is powerful!

[@shawnrobinson5912]

My first Army duty station was in Germany and I was a postal clerk 1989 - 1992 😊

[@aprylbrown6848]

True American Heros! ❤❤❤

[@norbertk5400]

This movie is a great documentary. Thank you. Sadly, we are now entering a time under a president without respect or decency for anyone.

[@marieking9421]

Thank you for your service

[@globallibran378]

This movie is a must see. Amazing and historical story of America’s black female soldiers who did an almost impossible task in record time. But just like the movie Hidden Figures their impact on the good of America was shelved until now. Written and directed by Tyler Perry this movie was very well done!❤🎉

[@GratitudeGriot]

the tyler perry film was good but the PBS documentary was even better. such important history to know!

[@everretchancellor2243]

Finna watch it now. Love me a great PBS Documentary

[@tonyafleming2209]

A wonderful 😊and beautiful story ❤️ ♥️ .😊 Thank God for your beautiful woman's. 😊

[@crystal2763]

❤❤❤Thanks for this story

[@Mickkie]

My sister just told me about these ladies, after i told her i just finished up watching "Mahalia", which i'd been wanting to see for quite some time. I'm 68, my sister is 66, yet, i've never heard of these ladies. She's also more the intellectual brainiac than i am. So she'd know. Hmm, sooo, quess i'lll give the docu a watch, first, and then, the Netflix movie.

[@rkms5606]

She is a pastor 💪🏿🫂🎊👏🏿 bless her legacy

[@easye1311]

Just saw the movie ..absolutely awesome 👌🏿

[@eddiemurphy5437]

Powerful - so much we don't know about our history. Amazing some people are trying to suppress so much of America's history.

[@JacquelineMajor-g8g]

We will raise no matter what just cant keep us down

[@jerryschleiningsr6224]

Was a great movie about women in the Military that warrant our appreciation and honors. It was a "Time for Change" in America and the Armed Forces that finally came later. Of note: I think having a "Expert Military Advisor" for the film would have lent to period and accuracy.

[@brendaspidell7171]

I am surprised at what little I know about History. Black History. I graduated in1971. History was 99% about the White😢

[@bettybailey9028]

God bless you and I pray that you complete your goal for yhe Gold Medals.

[@robinmathis2304]

I only clicked on here to say: YT PPL ARE DISGUSTING FOR KEEPING THIS HISTORY FROM US!!!!

[@alesciawoodson3697]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank you so much

[@Sew-Ronica]

❤❤❤ loved the movie.

[@JacquelineMajor-g8g]

After 400 years my people will be on top

[@dreameryoung38]

Deserving indeed

[@farmervee_yt]

Beautiful!!!

[@robertmilsom226]

Over 20 million souls faught and died.......

[@CandaceAustin-bv2wo]

Women of the Greatest Generation ❤️ worked hard showed great determination and did their work in half the time expected. Amazing role models every woman needs eds to learn about.

[@loriaeddie4166]

I am a black female veteran and I served 1981-2001 and till a year ago I had never heard of these women. I stand on the shoulders of so many great black women, Thank you 6888th I salute you all.

[@PJulian-jg4nh]

Lori, the fact that you were not aware of this historical account of black women soldiers amazing WW2 contribution.. is not the fault of others. The 'fault' rests with black folks. It's black people's 💯 responsibility for their history.

[@aaronmorrison7716]

I served in the Iowa Army National Guard for seven years. I had never heard of the six triple eight. Army Basic Training spent very little time teaching Army history.

[@AngelChipman]

What a phenomenal accomplishment by 855 strong smart beautiful all black woman Army soldiers in WWII 6888 ❤

[@conservativeneurologyb4999]

'follow me as I follow Christ' wow!!! thanks for posting; TPerry did a great job bringing this to the big silver screen; African American History is American History! Yes in deed and in truth. Rev. 12:11 is 'and'....thanks USArmy6888!

[@carmendouglas7082]

💃🏽🇺🇸🙏🏽👏🏽

[@wendulasewell613]

Amen 🙏 thank you Lord Jesus 😊

[@JoseChavez-vz1jz]

HBO cojemos❤ si

[@rochellewarren5008]

💜💥

[@trevorross1311]

Follow me as I follow Christ, great story. Good to see these women being honoured.S/O to Unc Perry for doing a movie about this.🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

😢😢😢😢😡😡😡😡🥺🥺🥺👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@maggieedward3951]

🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡👑

[@dreameryoung38]

Shocked they were buried in Arlington

[@monarnyc]

@dreameryyoung38 Why shocked?

[@scarvesnthangs]

That’s not Arlington. It’s a veterans cemetery in Sullfolk Va named Albert G. Horton. My dad who was a vet is also buried there. It does look like Arlington. It’s just as beautiful. If you are a vet you can be buried in any of the locations including Arlington.

[@dreameryoung38]

@@monarnyc because of history

[@sheilapaul1553]

2024 Thank God for Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington and the Amazing Women of the 6888th!!!💪🏾🙌🏿🫶🏿❤️

[@mairarodriguez1525]

Amazing ❤ 6888! 🫡🫡🫡🔥