That was the excitement about “The Six Triple Eight.” My friend and fellow producer, Keri Selig, sent me a sizzle reel. And I thought, we have to tell this story. She said: this is just a reel.

The Brief A long-time Milwaukee resident who was recently honored for her service during World War II has passed away. Ann Mae Robertson served in the 'Six Triple Eight' during WWII, an all-female ...

The armed forces women recognized as the “Six Triple Eight” were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for their groundbreaking work during World War II on Tuesday. In 1945, the 6888th ...

Six Triple Eight presented with Congressional Gold Medal by Speaker Mike Johson by: Marlo Lacen Posted: Apr 30, 2025 / 02:17 PM CDT Updated: Apr 30, 2025 / 02:17 PM CDT ...

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 ...

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.

The Six Triple Eight, the only all-Black female unit to serve overseas in World War II, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Tuesday – 80 years after they were deployed to Europe to ...

The Congressional Gold Medal is awarded to the Six Triple Eight, a Black, all-female WWII unit, for their heroic service and efforts in ensuring mail for troops.

The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “ Six Triple Eight, ” will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a ...

A documentary “The Six Triple Eight” was made about their exploits. In 2024, Tyler Perry directed a movie for Netflix about the unit, starring Kerry Washington.

In 2022, the U.S. Congress voted 422-0 to award the 6888th with the honor. Wisconsin Rep. Gwen Moore, co-sponsor of the bill to honor the Six Triple Eight, said the recognition is long overdue.

Triple 8’s roster, which features Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Local Natives, JohnnySwim, Mat Kearney, Charlotte Sands and more, will be able to “create freely without fear of exploitation”.