1 of 5 — In 1917, the Harlem Hellfighters were first sent to train at Camp Whitman near Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 2 of 5 — Prevented from serving alongside white U.S. soldiers, the Hellfighters instead ...

Robin Roberts' latest project is a documentary called the "Harlem Hellfighters." As an Army brat, the story is close to her heart. Roberts says Harlem Hellfighters should have the same recognition as ...

The all-Black Army regiment nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters battled both the German forces and racism during World War I. Now, more than a century after their service, the unit has been honored with ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., presents Debra Willett, the granddaughter of Harlem Hellfighter Sgt. Leander Willett, with the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of all of the "Harlem Hellfighters" ...

Formed in 1916, the Harlem Hellfighters were an African American military regiment from Harlem whose members played a key role in defeating the Central Powers in Europe. "Good Morning America" host ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York State Military Museum revealed the contents of a nearly century old time capsule Thursday. The box, which was located at the Harlem Armory, includes ...

The Harlem Hellfighters were an all-black New York National Guard unit that fought in World War I. Universal Images Group via Getty Images Congress on Monday agreed to award a posthumous Congressional ...

The “Harlem Hellfighters” helped the US win World War I. The Black infantry unit was one of the most decorated regiments at the time, even as most of its members were met with racism and disregard ...