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Black female WWII Army unit up for congressional honor at last Michael Casey The Associated Press BOSTON — Maj. Fannie Griffin McClendon and her Army colleagues never dwelled on being the only Black battalion of women to serve in Europe during World War II. They had a job to do. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in England and, upon their return, serving as a role model to generations of Black women who joined the military. But for decades, the exploits of the 855 members never got wider recognition — until now.

Black female WWII unit hoping to get congressional honor MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail 14 1of14In this photo provided by the U.S. Army Women's Museum, members of the 6888th battalion stand in formation in Birmingham, England, in 1945. The Women's Army Corps battalion, which made history as the only all-female Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II, is set to be honored by Congress. (U.S. Army Women's Museum via AP)U.S. Army Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Women’s Museum via AP/APShow MoreShow Less 2of14In this photo provided by the U.S. Army Wo...

Try refreshing your browser, or Today's letters: Who's responsible for Ottawa's hospital bed shortage? Back to video Every day we read about the serious shortage of hospital space in today’s Ottawa. And now another expansion is planned. What is the real cause of today’s hospital room shortages? It is because of decisions during the 1990s by some bright-minded politicians to close several hospitals in Ottawa and other cities. And as usual, politicians are never, ever accountable for making wrong decisions. During the 1990s, Ontario’s Health Services Restructuring Commission wanted thr...

After Portsmouth native Doris Moore returned home in 1942 with a bachelor’s degree in hand, she wanted to do something to help her country. America was embroiled in the Second World War at the time, a literal battle between good and evil. Moore was a woman, and she was Black. Her opportunity to make a significant contribution to the war effort was limited not only by her gender but by her race. This opportunity ultimately arrived with the formation of the 6888th Central Postal Delivery Battalion, an all-Black detachment of the Women’s Army Corps. In order to achieve success on the battlef...

In the female confinement unit of tampa's hillsborough county jail, dee dee moore and a few other women get to spend one hour twice a week in an enclosed recreation yard. >> dee dee's turn. >> moore says today's session is especially eventful. >> we found something amazing you don't get to see in here. a green leaf. we never get to see them. you don't get to see trees or grass. to us, this is nature. so we enjoy just seeing the green leaf. >> prosecutors say it was moore's desire to collect a different kind of green that motivated her to murder a florida state lottery winner. moore says she's ...