The National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW) is an association of women located throughout the country who are veterans and current members of the United States Armed Forces. It was founded under the former name of The Black WAAC, WAC,Women in Service. Black military women served during the American Revolution, World War I, World War Il and the Korean wars, but there were no media, documentaries or displays— nothing in the history books or in war movies of their existence. Mary McLeod Bethune, one of the most important Black educators, civil and women's rights leaders of the 20th century, championed for Black women in WAC to serve overseas. There was a total of 21 women who started having reunions for Black U.S. Army Military Women. Three of those women were members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion: Doris Richardson, Dorthy Bartlett and Novella Auls. They later began inviting women from other branches of service, realizing that their history also wasn't being captured. Gladys Schuster Carter; who served in the 6888th as well, came along to formally organize the group into what is now known as the NABMW. Membership is open to all individuals, regardless of race, age, gender, creed or color, who are currently or previously served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military spouses and civilians who support the objectives of this organization are also welcome as associate members. Email us at INFO@NABMWLA.ORG, call or text 424-296-1004.