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PLOWING FORWARD! In Fort Worth’s 76104, a church-led partnership is building a ‘Pipeline to Possibilities’ for immigrant families.  FORT WORTH — In a ZIP code often defined by disparities, a new collaboration is working to redefine what opportunity looks like in southeast Fort Worth. This summer, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church is launching the Nosotros La Gente Academy, a community-based citizenship and education initiative designed to serve immigrant and refugee families in the city’s 76104 neighborhood. The program is part of a broader partnership between New Mount Rose, LULAC Council 22308 and the University of North Texas at Dallas—a coalition focused on bringing resources directly into the community, rather than expecting residents to navigate complex systems on their own. “This is about access,” said Pastor Kyev P. Tatum Sr., senior pastor of New Mount Rose. “We’re making sure that families right here in Morningside can see, touch, and step into opportunities that m...

HEAVEN AND HISTORY: The First Anniversary of “When Doves Cry” for the 6888th.  By Black Texans, Inc. A Sacred Moment at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial April 30, 2025 | Anniversary Reflection: April 30, 2026 THEY DID MORE THAN REMEMBER… THEY REACHED BEYOND. On April 30, 2025, the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas, alongside DJ’s Singing Doves and the Texas 6888th Project, stood at the Stone of Hope— and touched heaven. What began as remembrance… became reverence. What began as history… became holy ground. A MOMENT THAT SHIFTED A NATION One Day Earlier — April 29, 2025 At the United States Capitol The women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Families gathered. Honor canes lifted. A long-overdue “thank you” finally found its voice. But hear this— Recognition happened at the Capitol. Reverence happened at the Memorial. WHEN DOVES FLEW… HEAVEN ANSWERED Under the leadership of Pastor and Sister Tatum, the atmosphere shifted...

Community Healing and Wholeness: The Skills City Resilience Responders Model  Led by Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr. What if your church, campus, or community organization wasn’t just responding to crisis—but leading healing? Across the nation, congregations, colleges, and community organizations are facing rising mental health challenges, trauma, and disconnection. This dynamic workshop introduces a proven, people-centered model that equips leaders to move beyond awareness into action, resilience, and transformation . Led by Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr., this session presents the Skills City Resilience Responders™ model —a trauma-informed, faith-rooted, and community-driven framework developed in Fort Worth’s 76104. Built for real-world impact, this model empowers everyday people to respond to emergencies while strengthening long-term systems of care, connection, and collective resilience . Participants will gain: A replicable framework for church, campus, and community crisis response ...

New Mount Rose Church and LULAC to Host National LULAC Youth & College Expo During 2026 Convention Week.  FORT WORTH, TEXAS — May 2, 2026 In a powerful celebration of unity, opportunity, and youth empowerment during the week of Juneteenth, LULAC Council 22308 and New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church will host the LULAC Youth & College Expo on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the heart of Fort Worth’s Morningside community. The Expo is an official community-based highlight of the 2026 National LULAC Convention , taking place June 17–20 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drawing attendees from across the nation. “This is more than an event—it’s a moment of purpose,” said Kyev P. Tatum Sr., Senior Pastor of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church. “We are honored to welcome youth from across the country to our church and community. We intend to show them the very best of Fort Worth—our faith, our hospitality, and our commitment to their future.” A Hub fo...

icXSports Coffee Clubhouse |  “If it ain’t fun, it ain’t us.” The icXsports Coffee Clubhouse isn’t just a venue—it’s a value engine . A space where competition meets community, where passion meets purpose, and where every cup fuels the next level of play. In a world where gaming opens doors to scholarships, careers, and global stages—and specialty coffee cultivates culture, connection, and creativity—we’ve built more than a bridge… We’ve built a pipeline. A pipeline that converts: Play into possibility Skill into opportunity Community into capital Culture into currency This is where gamers lock in. This is where creators link up. This is where coffee connoisseurs feel at home. But more importantly— This is where value is created, exchanged, and multiplied. icXSports Coffee Clubhouse is not following a trend—it’s setting a standard. Positioned at the intersection of esports and specialty coffee, this concept is engineered to lead, scale, and redefine what a social and economic ...