Hope in an Envelope: Texas Honors the Yellow Roses from Texas of the 6888th with Statewide Recognition Day on May 22nd.




Hope in an Envelope: Texas Honors the Yellow Roses from Texas of the 6888th with Statewide Recognition Day on May 22, 2025. By Black Texans, Inc. https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HR01086I.htm


AUSTIN, TEXAS — It began with a simple, stirring question.


“Who’s next?” asked Colonel Edna Cummings, a tireless national advocate for the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, as she addressed a packed ballroom at the 6888th Legacy Luncheon in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2025.



The room fell silent. Then, with the kind of purpose that moves history forward, Pastor Kyev Tatum of Fort Worth rose to his feet and declared, “Texas!”


And now—just weeks later—that powerful declaration becomes a momentous reality.



Texas to Recognize 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in Historic Capitol Ceremony


On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the Texas House of Representatives will officially recognize the historic contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion through the passage of a Texas 6888th Day Resolution, sponsored by State Representative Harold Dutton of Houston.




The ceremony will take place in the House Chambers at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, and will celebrate one of the most extraordinary, yet under-recognized, military units in American history.




The 6888th, affectionately known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was the only all-Black and Latina, all-female unit deployed overseas during World War II. Their critical mission: sort and deliver a backlog of over 17 million pieces of mail to American service members across Europe. Working under grueling conditions and intense pressure, these trailblazers accomplished in weeks what others thought would take months—reconnecting soldiers with loved ones and restoring morale on the front lines.



Among the 855 women who served, 44 hailed from Texas. Today, they are remembered as the “Yellow Roses from Texas,” symbols of courage, commitment, and quiet heroism.





Event Details

• What: Texas 6888th Day

• When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM

• Where: Texas State Capitol | House of Representatives Chambers | Austin, TX

• Guests: Students from Houston-area schools, descendants of the 6888th, community leaders, and supporters from across the state and nation



Immediately following the resolution ceremony, attendees will gather at the African-American History Memorial on the Capitol grounds for a moving Dove Release Ceremony—a tribute to the three Six Triple Eight members who tragically lost their lives on July 8, 1945, while fulfilling their mission to deliver the mail.




“We are deeply honored that the State of Texas will formally recognize the sincere service and sacrifice of these extraordinary women—especially the 44 Yellow Roses from Texas,” said Pastor Kyev Tatum, Founding Director of the Texas 6888th Project. “Let this day serve as a launching pad to preserve, protect, and promote their sacred legacy.”





Why This Moment Matters


The story of the Six Triple Eight is one of triumph over adversity. These women served a nation that did not yet grant them full civil rights, yet they served with distinction, dignity, and discipline. They didn’t just deliver mail—they delivered hope in an envelope, day after day, across war-torn Europe.




Recognizing their contribution is more than a ceremonial gesture—it’s a necessary correction to the historical record, and a celebration of the Black and Latina women who helped shape the outcome of a global conflict while paving the way for future generations.



With Texas now home to the largest Black population in the country, this recognition carries particular weight. It stands as a testament to the deep roots and proud legacy of Black military service in the Lone Star State.




A Historic Gathering of Gratitude


Black Texans, veterans, students, civic leaders, and families from across the nation are expected to converge in Austin for what promises to be a joyful, reverent, and history-making celebration.




It will be a day of reflection and renewal—a long-overdue tribute to the women who delivered far more than mail: they delivered hope, unity, and the promise of a better future.


And it all began with one question—and one resounding answer:


Texas.



For media inquiries or more information, please contact Ms. Mary Fontenot in the Office of State Representative Harold Dutton at (512) 463-0510.


#Texas6888thDay | #YellowRosesOfTexas | #HopeInAnEnvelope | #BlackTexans


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