The Six Triple Eight – Black History Month Screening offers audiences in Bristol an opportunity to discover the remarkable story of the only all-Black, all-female battalion of the Women’s Army Corps to serve overseas during the Second World War.
Hosted by UWE Bristol as part of its Black History Month programme, the screening tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a pioneering group of African American servicewomen who were sent overseas during the final stages of the war.
The battalion was given the enormous task of dealing with a backlog of millions of pieces of mail intended for American military personnel serving across Europe. Working under difficult conditions and facing both racism and sexism, the women developed an efficient system that enabled them to process the backlog far more quickly than expected.
Their service represented an important but for many years overlooked chapter in the history of Black women’s contribution to the Second World War.
The film brings their story to a wider audience, exploring the courage, determination and professionalism of women who served their country while confronting discrimination within the society and institutions around them.
The screening provides an opportunity to consider the wider contribution made by Black women during wartime and the importance of recovering stories that have historically received less recognition.
UWE Bristol is creating a relaxed atmosphere for the event, with visitors invited to enjoy tea and make a toastie while watching the film.
Taking place during Black History Month 2026, the screening combines film, history and community in an accessible evening recognising the achievements of a remarkable group of women.
The event is free to attend and advance booking is not required.
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