The National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW) is a national organization of veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and supporters committed to preserving and sharing the history and contributions of African-American military women.
Black military women have served this nation since the American Revolution, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and beyond, yet their service was often overlooked or only partially told in public history.
The organization traces its roots to pioneering Black military women, including women connected to the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female battalion deployed overseas during World War II, including Doris Richardson, Dorothy Bartlett, Novella Auls, and Gladys Schuster Carter, whose leadership helped preserve this legacy.
The recent Congressional Gold Medal recognition of the 6888th underscores the importance of ensuring that their service is fully remembered and honored.
Today, the Los Angeles Chapter continues this work through veterans advocacy, public education, community outreach, and programs honoring the legacy, leadership, and service of Black military women.
Mission: To seek out, record, maintain and tell the history and heritage of African-American military women who served and are serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Motto: “To Tell HerStory”