Who were the Harlem Hellfighters? The Harlem Hellfighters were an African American regiment that served in World War I in the 369th Infantry Regiment. Many of them hailed from New York and served in the New York National Guard (they were the first Black troops to do so.) While they faced...
Artist honors the "Harlem Hellfighters" To mark this Memorial Day, Nancy Chen talked to the innovative artist who created the remarkable portrait of the "Harlem Hellfighters" on display at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Art Museum in Washington D.C. May 28, 2022 03:38 New York ...
DuringWorld War IEurope led the369th Infantryband, which toured France; it was noted for its syncopations and expressive colours. The band was nicknamed “Harlem Hellfighters” and was making a triumphal postwar tour of theUnited Stateswhen Europe was killed by one of his musicians. ...