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The Six Triple Eight: How Did Charity Adams Earley Die? True Story Explained
ComingSoon.netStory by Abdul Azim Naushad
scrn logline
The inspiring true story of pioneering WWII Black officer Charity Adams Earley, whose legacy continues to impact the US military and education decades after her passing.
beat sheet
- Earley was the first American Black woman to be commissioned by the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, and she went on to lead the all-Black 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in Europe.
- After the war, Earley earned a master's degree and held administrative roles at universities, while also volunteering for organizations like the American Red Cross - showcasing her lifelong commitment to service.
call sheet
Charity Adams Earley, Kerry Washington, Stanley A. Earley, Jr., Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, American Red Cross, YWCA, Miller Academy of Fine Arts, Georgia State College, Fort Gregg-Adams, The Six Triple Eight