Tyler Perry salutes the nation’s first and only WACs (Women’s Army Corps) unit of color to serve overseas with Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, commanding officer of the 6888th Central

Tyler Perry joins TODAY to share the inspiring real-life story of Netflix’s “Six Triple Eight” about World War II's only battalion of all-Black women. Perry also shares how he navigates hardships in his own life and opens up about the loss of his mother.

The story of the women who served in the 6888th Central Postal Battalion was documented in the Afro American Newspaper. The archives lists the names of the women who served.

Tyler Perry spoke to TODAY about the importance of the necklace he wears that once belonged to his late mother.