The 369th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters, were the first African American regiment to serve with the American Expeditionary Force in World War I. Their accomplishments and heroism stood in stark contrast to the racism and discrimination they faced on the home front. https://abcn.ws/3pPo60t | ABC News

#TBT - The Harlem Hellfighters New York's 369th Infantry Regiment earned the name "Harlem Hellfighters" while fighting in World War I. They famously never lost a #Soldier to capture while never giving up a foot of ground -- ⁠and went on to become the most awarded unit in WWI. Video by National Guard #SoldierStory | U.S. Army

Harlem Hellfighters: WWI’s Unsung Heroes The Harlem Hellfighters, the first African American regiment in World War I, fought valiantly under French command after being denied combat roles by U.S. commanders. They spent 191 days in the front-line trenches, earning numerous honors for their bravery. #HarlemHellfighters, #WWI, #AfricanAmericanHistory, #MilitaryHistory, #BlackHistory, #CongressionalGoldMedal, #MenOfBronze, #Hellfighters, #FrenchCroixDeGuerre, #UnsungHeroes | Black History Unfiltered