Kerry Washington<\/a> stars in an exhilarating first trailer for The Six Triple Eight<\/a>, a gripping World War II drama directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Tyler Perry<\/a>. This poignant film sheds light on a largely untold chapter of history\u2014the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve during WWII. Their vital mission was to ensure that American soldiers stationed overseas received essential mail\u2014a duty that became even more critical as thousands of emotional letters and packages went undelivered.<\/p>\n

Comprising many women of color, these brave soldiers faced not only the daunting challenges of their wartime responsibilities but also the pervasive racism and sexism of the era. Despite the institutional barriers and social prejudices stacked against them, these women displayed remarkable fortitude and camaraderie as they processed and delivered millions of parcels to the troops who desperately needed them.<\/p>\n