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  WHEN DOVES FLY: A Joyful Tribute to the Fallen Heroes of the 6888th at the MLK Stone of Hope Memorial in Washington, DC |  https://vimeo.com/1080524172 WASHINGTON, DC — In a stirring and soul-stirring celebration of courage, legacy, and hope, the Texas 6888th Project, in partnership with the Ministers Justice Coalition and Minister Derrick Johnson and his Singing Doves, hosted When Doves Fly: Honoring the Legacy of the 6888th Members Who Died in Battle During World War II, at the iconic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Stone of Hope Memorial on the National Mall. Under a bright sky and amidst the towering message of justice engraved in stone, more than 200 attendees gathered to pay tribute to the brave women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the only all-Black, all-female unit deployed overseas during WWII. With spirit and purpose, Pastor Kyev Tatum, founding director of the Texas 6888th Project, pastor of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church, and president of t...

YELLOW ROSES OF TEXAS: With Deepest Gratitude from the Bottom of Our Hearts.  Pastor Kyev P. Tatum & First Lady Tonya Tatum |  https://www.youtube.com/live/RVa6hpe7O3M?si=r-y1zyNdap1med17 WASHINGTON, DC - We extend our sincerest thanks to the New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth and to all who lifted us in prayer and gave generously in support of our journey to Washington, D.C., as we led the Texas 6888th Project Delegation to the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony. This was more than a moment—it is a movement. The spotlight on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion has grown brighter thanks to the 2024 Netflix film directed by Tyler Perry, starring Kerry Washington, which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song. Retired Colonel Edna Cummings, who shared powerful words of acceptance at the ceremony, also directed the groundbreaking 2019 documentary that helped bring this story to light. Our Little Miss 6888th Ambassadors made their nationa...

  THE YELLOW ROSES FROM TEXAS. An Imaginary Letter from Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley.  To the Little Miss 6888th Ambassadors.  The Day After the Commemoration at Emancipation Hall, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. |  https://youtu.be/SFUM5R0n7is?si=chlKmNwTsKT0iZFM Your Charge: With Encouragement, Enthusiasm, and Excellence Dear Little Miss 6888th Ambassadors, I write to you from eternity’s peaceful shores, where the echoes of love, duty, and courage still resound across generations. Though I am not with you in body, know that my spirit stood proudly beside you yesterday—and still stands with you today. What a glorious moment it was in Emancipation Hall, where the names and deeds of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were finally spoken aloud beneath the dome of a nation that once overlooked us. You were there, not as spectators, but as stewards of our story. What an honor—and what a responsibility. You are young in years, but mighty in purpose. Every ribbon...

  YELLOW ROSES FROM TEXAS: The Little Miss 6888th Step on the National Stage at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. WASHINGTON, DC — Under the radiant glow of history and hope, the Texas 6888th Delegation arrives in our nation’s capital on April 29, 2025, with purpose in their stride and pride in their hearts. At the forefront stand two dazzling young torchbearers of legacy and light—Miss Torie Hunter and Miss Kailey Williams—our brilliant Little Miss 6888th Historians, ready to make their mark on this historic day in Emancipation Hall. Brimming with poise and pride, Torie and Kailey capture the attention of none other than CBS News Congressional Correspondent Ms. Nikole Killion, an extraordinary journalist whose presence alone ignites the spirit of possibility in the next generation. More than a reporter, Nikole is a history-shaper, a glass-ceiling breaker, and a walking, talking testament to what determination, excellence, and u...

WHEN DOVES FLY:  The Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas Honors the 80th Anniversary of the Fallen Heroes of the 6888th. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 3:00 PM | MLK Stone of Hope Memorial, Washington, D.C. On the solemn afternoon of Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas, in partnership with The Texas 6888th Project, will host a commemorative ceremony at the MLK Stone of Hope Memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor the 80th anniversary of the tragic loss of three brave members of the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Of the 855 pioneering Black women who served in the only all-female, all-Black battalion to be deployed overseas during World War II, three soldiers—Private Mary Bankston, Private Mary J. Barlow, and Sergeant Dolores M. Browne—paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Rouen, France. On July 8, 1945, their lives were cut short in a car accident while on duty. Today, they rest together in the American Cemetery overlooking Om...

LABOR TO REST. Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu: A Brother Beloved — In Thoughts and Deeds. By Pastor Kyev Tatum, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the passing of our dear brother, Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu. In 2019, I had the privilege of welcoming him to New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church as we confronted the painful reality of the shockingly low life expectancy in Fort Worth’s 76104 ZIP code. He came with compassion, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to healing. His presence was a blessing to our community. Sadly, his wisdom was ignored by city leaders unwilling to address the root causes—systemic racism and generational neglect—that continue to steal years and futures from our people. I first met Brother Kunjufu in January 1987 at the Southwestern Student Leadership Conference at Texas A&M University. From that moment on, we walked together as brothers in the struggle for justice and dignity. Dr. Kunjufu deeply understood the plight ...

  New Mount Rose Visionary Proposal to  Position Fort Worth as a National Model for Urban Heat Safety.  May 15, 2025 – May 15, 2030.  https://youtu.be/BJrSvUvf5H0?si=7JZ1V2nePAxoAN2T “Get HIPP with the Little Miss 6888th Heat Safety Campaign.” A Community-Based Model for Building a Year-Round Urban Heat Safety Workforce and Youth Leadership Initiative in Fort Worth’s 76104 Presented by: Rev. Kyev P. Tatum, Sr. New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church Fort Worth, Texas 76104 A Heat Emergency in 76104: Turning Crisis into Community Call Fort Worth’s 76104 ZIP code has the lowest life expectancy in Texas. This distressing reality stems from deep-rooted social determinants—poverty, food insecurity, limited healthcare access, and systemic disinvestment. During the summer months, extreme urban heat compounds these conditions, transforming this area into a danger zone for children, elders, and outdoor workers. With climate change intensifying, the urgent question becomes: h...