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On behalf of the National Coalition of Black Veteran Organizations, we cannot overstress thanking Tyler Perry for shining a spotlight on the important contribution of Black Women in American Military History. We compliment the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Association for their years of advocacy which have contributed to the belated recognition.
Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adam Early is the female equivalent of the late Buffalo Soldier – Charles Young in Black American Military History. As the highest-ranking Black Women Officer in World War II, her service paved the way for Brigadier General Hazel Johnson to become the first Black Women general in the United States Army and the other first that have followed.
We thank the Black Women who have served and are serving in today’s Armed Forces. We encourage the public to view the movie when it is released. We “Salute” the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and Tyler Perry for bringing their story to the public.
Please see the poster (above) “Sisters in the Service of the Nation” was designed to celebrate the women and the release of the Tyler Perry movie. The poster and movie recognize the long overdue value of their service. The poster is also timely in recognizing today’s political question about the value of women’s participation in the Armed Forces in general.
The current nominee, Pete Hegseth, for the position of Secretary of Defense has publicly questioned the role of women in the defense of the nation. We respect the service of all women regardless of race in the defense of the nation and believe the nomination is an insult to them all. However, we understand most voting white women voted for the incoming administration, once more reinforcing the insult toward them self-inflicted. Therefore, we leave it to them to explain or justify their own worth. The coalition wants to go on record telling the Black women who have volunteered their service, “We recognize and appreciate their contribution.” The poster is a gesture of our recognition of those women who served historically and are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. We hope the movie is a success and the poster available through Golden Buffalo Publications (cnmmmf@aol.com) will find a home in public and private places nationwide.
Ready and forward!
Contact information: cnmmmf@aol.com
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