Hope in an Envelope — A Journey of Honor, Hope, and Healing with Pastor Kyev Tatum and the Texas 6888th Project and Little Miss 6888.

 


Hope in an Envelope — A Journey of Honor, Hope, and Healing with Pastor Kyev Tatum and the Texas 6888th Project and Little Miss 6888.




FORT WORTH, TEXAS – In the rich tapestry of American history, certain stories have long gone untold — buried beneath the weight of time and neglect. One such story is that of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black and Latina, all-female battalion deployed overseas during World War II. Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr., civil rights leader, historian, and shepherd of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, has made it his mission to bring these hidden heroines into the full light of history. As the Founding Director of the Texas 6888th Project, Pastor Tatum is ensuring that their legacy will live on for generations to come.



It began with a divine calling and a deep sense of duty. Pastor Tatum launched the Texas 6888th Project in 2021 in partnership with the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas, the Texas Buffalo Soldiers, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church, and supporters from across the nation. With historical resolve and sacred commitment, he set out to educate, commemorate, and elevate the lives and legacy of the 6888th.



One of his initiatives was the creation of Little Miss 6888, a youth traveling ambassador program designed to teach young Black girls about the power of patriotism, perseverance, and purpose by visiting sites across America and France. These young ambassadors serve as living legacies of the women of the 6888th — proud carriers of a torch once lit by soldiers who sorted over 17 million pieces of mail in just six months, ensuring that soldiers on the front lines received hope in the form of letters from home.



The 6888th saved the morale of America during World War II.



When Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and the U.S. Congress recognized the 6888th with the Congressional Gold Medal on April 29, 2025, Pastor Tatum and a delegation from the Texas 6888th Project were present to witness history — standing as both the souls of Texas and guardians of history. That moment was not only a national celebration but a deeply personal affirmation of the Texas 6888th Project’s ongoing mission.



From that national stage on April 30, 2025, Pastor Tatum took the story to sacred ground — the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. There, he organized the When Doves Cry ceremony, a solemn and soaring tribute honoring the women of the 6888th, especially the women known as the Yellow Roses From Texas. Their courage and commitment were not just remembered but re-rooted in the American spirit.




Guided by the motto “Hope in an Envelope,” the Texas 6888th Project has become more than a remembrance campaign; it’s a movement of restoration and hope. Pastor Tatum, understanding the transformative power of stories, established Stories Worth Saluting — an oral history partnership with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. Together, they are documenting the experiences of 100 Black veterans, preserving their voices for the annals of history and the education of future generations.



Now, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives and Chairman Harold Dutton will recognize the 6888th with a resolution in the morning, while Pastor Tatum will conduct the second When Doves Cry ceremony on the Texas Capitol grounds in honor of these women.



On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the journey will lead him down to Pelham, Texas — a freeman town founded by formerly enslaved African Americans in 1866 — for Memorial Day Weekend. There, among the descendants of liberation and legacy, Pastor Tatum will find further inspiration to connect Black military history with Black community resilience.



All roads of remembrance, reverence, and resistance now lead to Tyler, Texas, where on November 8, 2025, the Texas 6888th Project family will host the Black Roses of Texas Veterans Day Weekend Celebration and Commemoration. It will be a gathering of descendants, veterans, educators, clergy, and children — all united to honor those who delivered hope in envelopes when the world was at war.



Pastor Kyev Tatum has not only found Hope in an Envelope — he has become one. A vessel of memory. A messenger of healing. A mentor for the next generation.





For more information on the Texas 6888th Project, to schedule a presentation, or to become a partner, contact:


Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr.

📞 Phone: 817-966-7625

📧 Email: kptatum1@gmail.com

🌐 Website: www.newmountrose.com

Zelle: newmtrosembc@gmail.com


“Their story is not just military history; it is a message for our moment — that in every act of service, there is a seed of salvation. And in every envelope of hope, there is a name worth remembering.”

— Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr.





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