Cathay Williams (September 1844 - 1892) was an American soldier who enlisted in United States Army under the pseudonym William Cathay. She is the first African-American woman to enlist, and the only documented to serve in the United States Army posing as a man.

These 24 beautiful black belles were the first African American women to serve World War II.

Lt. Colonel Harriet Waddy was one of the highest ranking black officers in the Women’s Army Corps.

US Black female soldiers line up in formation to march on a baseball field.