An all-Black Army regiment, popularly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, went to war fighting both the German forces and racism during World War I, NBCBLK reported.
Over 100 years post their service in the war, the unit was recognized with a “long overdue” Congressional Gold Medal, according to the article.
President Joe Biden signed the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act into law recently, which involves granting replicas of the medal to be awarded to families of members of the 369th Infantry Regiment in recognition of the unit’s tireless work and ultimate sacrifice.
“The Harlem Hellfighters risked life and limb in defense of an America that discriminated against them,” said a sponsor of the bill, Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus in the article.
“Yet the Hellfighters helped liberate Western Europe and secure victory for the Allied Forces,” she said. “More than 100 years after these brave men fought so valiantly, I am proud to see my congressional colleagues and President Biden honoring them for their exemplary service on behalf of a very grateful nation.”
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