THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT - Hidden Figures of WWII (Ep. 66)

In Episode 66, we dive into the feature filmTHE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT withBrenda L. Moore, associate professor of Sociology at the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, and author of “To Serve My Country, To Serve My Race: The Story of the Only African American WACS Stationed Overseas During World War II" (New York University Press). THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT film and Professor Moore’s book tell the story of the 6888th battalion, the first and only Women’s Army Corps (WAC) unit of color to serve overseas in World War II, and the extraordinary mission of these unsung heroes who delivered hope and shattered barriers. The film is directed by Tyler Perry and featuresKerry Washingtonas Major Charity Adams and an ensemble cast.THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT is available on Netflix.Spoiler alert: Some discussion about key scenes in the film.-----TIMESTAMPS0:16 - Introduction to podcast2:13 - Professor Brenda L. Moore intro4:18 - Professor Moore's military research7:06 - Professor Moore discovers The Six Triple Eight Battalion 12:13 - History of Women's Auxiliary Army Corps and Woman's Army Corps (WAC)16:36 - Challenges and Achievements of The Six Triple Eight19:58 - Black Military Women's Leadership, Community, and Support 23: 50 - Impacts of World War 2 on Black women51:33 - Modern parallels and continued challenges re: race and gender in military1:00:21 Black women nurses in WW2 and other subjects for historical drama1:03:03 Watch and read for The Six Triple Eight story1:05:10 Disclaimer-----SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on your favorite podcast platformLISTEN to past podcasts and bonus episodesSIGN UP for our mailing listSUPPORT this podcast SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstoreBuy us a Coffee! You can support by buying a coffee ☕ here —buymeacoffee.com/historicaldramasistersThank you for listening!