Miss Torie Monroe Hunter’s Inspiring Portrait of Lt. Colonel Charity Adams Earley Honored at the 12th Annual Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum Juried Art Show.

Sister Tonya Tatum, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth and Ms. Karen Shields Smith, Chair, Art Show Committee.


Miss Torie Monroe Hunter’s Inspiring Portrait of Lt. Colonel Charity Adams Earley Honored at the 12th Annual Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum Juried Art Show. https://www.tarrantcountyblackhistory.org/museum


FORT WORTH, TEXAS - An exciting and heartwarming addition to this year’s 12th Annual Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum Juried Art Show is the exceptional work of 11-year-old Miss Torie Monroe Hunter, whose portrait of Lt. Colonel Charity Adams Earley exemplifies creativity, talent, and historical reverence.


Miss Hunter, a self-taught artist and one of the youngest participant in this prestigious event, has captured the spirit and strength of Lt. Colonel Earley, the trailblazing commander of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in WWII. Her artwork is a testament to her dedication to honoring Black women trailblazers who have left an indelible mark on history.



The daughter of Army veteran Alexandria Christine Smith Tatum, Miss Torie comes from a family deeply rooted in service and resilience. A proud member of the Rosebuds at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, she channels her artistic gifts to inspire and bring joy to others.



Her artwork will be on display at the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum Art Show, running from February 1 to March 9, 2025, at the 400H Gallery in Downtown Fort Worth. The event, sponsored by the Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society and Sundance Square, celebrates the talents of artists who contribute to preserving and showcasing Black history.


In addition to this exhibit, Miss Torie’s remarkable contributions will be recognized in Trilogy of Her Story: Black Women Trailblazers from Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History from March through June 2025. This exhibit will highlight the stories and accomplishments of Black women leaders, with Miss Torie’s work serving as a shining example of the importance of intergenerational storytelling and artistic expression.



Rev. Kyev P. Tatum, Sr., project curator for the Trilogy of Her Story, remarked, “We are proud of Torie’s dedication and commitment to nurturing her God-given abilities. She is a beacon of hope and inspiration for the next generation of artists and storytellers.”


The 12th Annual Lenora Rolla Juried Art Show will feature an opening reception on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with a closing reception on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Admission is free, and the public is encouraged to experience the power of art in celebrating history and culture.


For more information, visit the Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society online at www.tarrantcountyblackhistory.org, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook @tarrantcountyblackhistory.


Miss Torie Monroe Hunter’s work is a poignant reminder that the future of art and history lies in the hands of young visionaries. Don’t miss the chance to witness her incredible talent and honor her role in preserving the legacy of Black excellence.


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