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.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:16 - Introduction to podcast
2:13 - Professor Brenda L. Moore intro
4:18 - Professor Moore's military research
7:06 - 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 Eight
19:58 - Black Military Women's Leadership, Community, and Support
23: 50 - Impacts of World War 2 on Black women
51:33 - Modern parallels and continued challenges re: race and gender in military
1:00:21 Black women nurses in WW2 and other subjects for historical drama
1:03:03 Watch and read for The Six Triple Eight story
1:05:10 Disclaimer
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