In an effort to honor the women who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — including the 28 women from New Jersey among their ranks — the Garden State has passed a resolution that will see May 18, every year, celebrated as Six Triple Eight Day.
“The Senate’s approval of this resolution helps ensure that the courage and contributions of the women of the 6888th Battalion are permanently honored,” said NJ State Senator Shirley Turner (D-Mercer/Hunterdon), in a statement on the resolution. “These women stepped forward during one of the world’s most turbulent times, overcoming racial and gender barriers with resilience and grace. Their service was vital to the war effort and is a powerful reminder of the strength and determination Black women have always shown in the face of injustice.”
Turner, along with NJ State Senator Renee Burgess (D-Essex/Union), have co-sponsored a resolution that will recognize the battalion, an all Black, all female unit that served during World War II, every year with a day set aside to honor their service…