HOPE IN AN ENVELOPE. The Little Miss 6888th Ambassadors. Honoring the Legacy. Sharing the Story. Leading with Dignity.

HOPE IN AN ENVELOPE. The Little Miss 6888th Ambassadors. Honoring the Legacy. Sharing the Story. Leading with Dignity. Presented by Black Texans, Inc.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS –

In the spirit of remembrance and revival, a new generation of young girls is rising—draped not just in history, but in destiny.

What began as a divine vision given to Pastor Kyev Tatum in Fort Worth, Texas, has grown into a national movement of honor, hope, and heritage. In celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the U.S. Army’s first and only all-Black, all-female battalion—Pastor Tatum launched The Little Miss 6888th Ambassadors, a living tribute powered by purpose and led by young girls determined to carry the torch of these often-overlooked American sheroes.

Before the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony even began in Washington, D.C., the world took notice.

CBS News, through U.S. Capitol correspondent Nikole Killion, spotlighted the movement—featuring 11-year-olds Torie Hunter and Kailey Williams, proud Texans dressed in authentic WWII-era uniforms. With poise beyond their years, these girls stood as powerful reminders that the story of the Six Triple Eight is no longer hidden—it is alive.

Their mission: to bring back “Hope in an Envelope.”

THE LEGACY OF THE 6888TH:

More Than Mail—A Mission of Morale

Led by Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley, the first African American woman commissioned in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was deployed overseas during World War II to solve a monumental challenge: over 17 million pieces of undelivered mail clogged the military postal system, cutting soldiers off from their families.

With discipline, dignity, and determination, these courageous women accomplished the task in half the allotted time. Their motto, “No Mail, Low Morale,” became both a lifeline for troops and a symbol of Black excellence in service.

During the Gold Medal Ceremony, Stanley Earley III, son of Lt. Col. Earley, powerfully stated:

“While representation is important, it is second only to excellence.

Those who dedicate themselves fully can be recognized at the highest levels.”

That spirit of excellence is now being reignited in a new generation.

THE LITTLE MISS 6888TH ACADEMY:

Where Herstory Lives

What began with uniforms and public appearances is now blossoming into something greater: The Little Miss 6888th Academy—a statewide (and soon, national) initiative that teaches girls from Kindergarten through 12th Grade to live out the values of the Six Triple Eight:

Discipline. Dignity. Duty. Determination.

Anchored at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, the Academy integrates immersive learning, storytelling, public speaking, service, and arts-based education to cultivate confident, courageous, and community-driven young leaders.

The 6888th University of Travel

Through dynamic educational expeditions, students will explore and engage with pivotal sites, including:

• The Texas State Capitol – where a legislative resolution will enshrine the 6888th into state history

• San Antonio, Texas – exploring its role in training WAC members and honoring Texas-born 6888th veterans

• Fort Leavenworth, Kansas – home of the 6888th Monument at Buffalo Soldier Military Park

• Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia – where the U.S. Army Women’s Museum preserves the story of the “Courage to Deliver”

Honoring Hometown Sheroes

The Academy roots its mission in the lives of Fort Worth’s own trailblazing women who served with courage during WWII:

• Technician Fifth Grade Florence Marie Rawls (née Cole) – a nursemaid turned soldier

• Sergeant Helen Beatrice Minor – a waitress transformed into a wartime warrior

• Sergeant Lucille Smith (née Lewis) – a schoolteacher who stepped into history’s call

Through 6888th Herstory Circles, students will research and retell these women’s stories—sharpening their literacy, leadership, and public speaking skills while breathing life into living legacies.

A GLOBAL VISION:

Remembering. Rebuilding. Reigniting.

With your support, the Academy will embark on an unforgettable international journey to Normandy, France, to honor Pfc. Mary Bankston, Pvt. Mary Barlow, and Sgt. Dolores Browne—members of the 6888th who gave their lives in service.

At the Normandy American Cemetery, the girls will hold a “When Doves Fly” Remembrance Ceremony, releasing three white doves over their graves as a gesture of peace, reverence, and enduring honor.

This moving tribute echoes the symbolic ceremony held by the Texas 6888 Project and the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2025.

FROM FORT WORTH TO THE WORLD:

This Is a Movement

As Pastor Kyev Tatum declares:

“This is not just about history—it’s about herstory.

It’s about destiny. It’s about dignity. And we are walking in it.”

The Little Miss 6888th Academy is more than a program—it’s a platform.

More than an initiative—it’s an invitation to uplift the legacy of the past while building the leaders of tomorrow.

We’re delivering hope again—one envelope, one girl, one story at a time.

JOIN THE MISSION. DELIVER THE HOPE.

Donate Today and Be Part of History in the Making:

• Zelle: newmtrosembc@gmail.com

• Cash App: $Newmtrosembcfw

• PayPal: New Mount Rose MBC Fort Worth

• Mail Checks To:

New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church

2864 Mississippi Avenue

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

CONTACT:

Pastor Kyev Tatum

Founder, The Little Miss 6888th Academy

Phone: 817-966-7625

Email: kptatum1@gmail.com

Website: www.newmountrose.com

Let’s lift the past. Let’s light the future.

Let’s deliver Hope in an Envelope—again, and again, and again.