Charity Adams Earley

Charity Adams Earley

Charity Adams Earley was the first, and highest ranking, African-American officer in the Women's Army Corps. During WW2, she led the 6888th - The Central Postal Directory Battalion, which was sent to Europe to make sure that years of backlogged letters and packages were delivered at last to the waiting soldiers. Her work showed the importance of diversity, teamwork, and strong leadership in overcoming barriers of race and gender. Please join us on our Field Trip to Philadelphia June 18-22, 2025, only a few spaces remain. If you're local or will be in the area, you can get in on the fun at our Dinner Party at the Betsy Ross House on June 21st! For more information and to register visit Like Minds Travel. This episode is sponsored by: Quince: Use this link to get 365-day returns and free shipping QUINCE Lume: use code CHICKS for 15% off all products at this special link LUME Hungryroot: Use code CHICKS for 40% off your 1st box and a free item with future orders at this link:HUNGRYROOT Blissy: Use code HISTORYCHICKS for 60 day free trial and 30% off high-quality silk pillowcases and other items at this special link: Blissy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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