The Harlem Hellfighter


The Harlem Hellfighters weren’t just soldiers—they were proof that Black excellence couldn’t be denied, even in a country that tried to bury it. Sent to fight in World War I while still denied basic rights at home, these men didn’t just show up—they made history. They spent more time on the front lines than any other American unit, earned respect from the French, and came back with medals—but still had to fight racism on their own soil. This isn’t just a war story. It’s a reminder that Black bravery built legacies, even when the nation they defended didn’t defend them back.

This project is part of The Truth Project, a visual archive uncovering the untold, overlooked, and erased chapters of American history. We don’t just report the facts; we revive them.
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