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  DIGGING FOR DIGNITY: American Legion Post 655 to Honor Buffalo Soldiers and 6888th Battalion Heroes at New Trinity Cemetery for Wreaths Across America.  HALTOM CITY, TEXAS — Building on the historic and spirit-filled Veterans Day rededication of New Trinity Cemetery—one of Tarrant County’s oldest and most sacred Freedmen cemeteries—American Legion Post 655 is preparing its next major tribute to the Black men and women who served this nation with courage, resilience, and devotion. This year, the Friends of New Trinity Cemetery will join Post 655 for the 3rd Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the cemetery located at 28th Street and Beach Street in Haltom City ( https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/forgotten-black-cemetery-restored-honoring-more-than-500-buffalo-soldiers-tarrant-county-texas/287-a51ba10a-e803-42ff-9f89-e9388d5802c9 ) A Year of Historic Celebration As the new year begins, the Friends of New Tri...

DIGGING FOR DIGNITY: Honoring the 140th Anniversary of New Trinity Cemetery. Celebrating 1886–2026. By Pastor Kyev Tatum, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth & Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Tarrant County will witness two profound moments of remembrance, reflection, and historical restoration. At 11:00 a.m., American Legion Post 655 will host Wreaths Across America at New Trinity Cemetery in Haltom City to honor our nation’s fallen heroes. Then, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., the Tarrant County Coalition for Peace & Justice (TCCPJ) will host the Grand Opening of the Fred Rouse Memorial Park, a long-awaited tribute to the only known Black man lynched in Fort Worth. On this day of collective memory and moral reckoning, we are proud to announce the launch of the Digging for Dignity Project, commemorating the 140th anniversary of New Trinity Cemetery—one of the oldest and most significant Black heritage sites ...

AN INESCAPABLE NETWORK OF MUTUALITY: Fort Worth MLK Days of Service 2026. January 17–19, 2026 | Tarrant County, Texas “We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” — Martin Luther King Jr., Why We Can’t Wait Step into a weekend of hope, service, and transformation! Join us as we honor Dr. King’s legacy through action, compassion, and justice. Everyone is welcome—together, we will strengthen our communities, champion freedom, and spark meaningful change that uplifts every voice. Event Schedule: January 17 | MLK Day of Service New Trinity Pioneer Cemetery — Haltom City, TX 76117 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • Community clean-up • Guided historical cemetery tour • A day for all ages and backgrounds to come together and honor those who came before us January 18 | MLK Justice Sunday | 11:00 AM New Mount Rose — 2864 Mississippi Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 • Be inspired by Pastor Kyev Tatum to live ...

WE DREAM MEAN GREEN! UNT Football Team is Headed to Championship with 52-25 Win Over Temple. DENTON, TEXAS - Today was a chilly and glorious Mean Green day in Denton, Texas — a day when the roar of the crowd met the rising dreams of our young people and children from Skills City, USA Resilience Responders at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church. Former football players, coaches, alumni, and loyal fans filled the stadium, but the true spotlight rested on the children and students who experienced their very first college football game… and stepped into possibilities bigger than they ever imagined. These parents, children and teens didn’t just witness a victory — they witnessed a vision. Thank you to every parent, supporter, and partner who believed in them enough to help make this moment happen. Your generosity is the bridge that carries dreams from the neighborhood to the university doorsteps. Pastor Tatum shared these words of inspiration: “We are excited about what our team is exp...

  THE E$TEEM THE GREEN SYSTEM: A Biblical & Practical Wealth Journey and Legacy. “Where Wealth, Wisdom, and Character Grow Together.” E$TEEM THE GREEN is a holistic wealth-building and character-building platform rooted in biblical stewardship and financial literacy. The mission is simple: honor the value of a dollar, respect the dignity of work, and build a foundation of character that protects and multiplies the wealth God entrusts to us. We teach that money is a tool, not a god. Wealth is a responsibility, not an accident. And character is the fence that protects both your wallet and your witness. THE E$TEEM MODEL Learn. Earn. Save. Invest. Protect. + This is not just financial training. This is financial discipleship. Trust. Respect. Responsibility. Fairness. Caring. Citizenship. The E$TEEM Model blends the Five Biblical Principles of Financial Literacy with the Six Pillars of God-Honoring Character. This creates the transformation pathway: E$TEEM THE DOLLAR → E$TEEM THE PR...