SIN CORREO, BAJA MORAL™Lifting the Legacy of Latinas in the 6888th Battalion.

SIN CORREO, BAJA MORAL™Lifting the Legacy of Latinas in the 6888th Battalion. 

A Living Tribute to Courage, Culture, and the Women Who Delivered Victory

An Untold Chapter in American History Is Finally Getting the Spotlight It Deserves.

The remarkable legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—famously known as the “Six Triple Eight”—has inspired the world. These heroic women shattered barriers as the only all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit deployed overseas during World War II. But inside this historic battalion were Latinas, Afro-Latinas, Indigenous women, and Black women whose powerful stories remain largely erased from public memory.

SIN CORREO, BAJA MORAL™ is a cultural heritage initiative dedicated to lifting the legacy of Latinas in the military during WWII—starting with their courageous service in the 6888th. This immersive, intergenerational journey blends history, art, education, and activism to illuminate the lives of the women who ensured U.S. soldiers stayed connected to home—one letter at a time.

The Visionary Behind the Project

Pastor Kyev Tatum – Historian, Civil Rights Leader, Legacy Lifter

Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr. is a Texas-based civil rights leader, pastor, and historian with a lifelong commitment to uncovering and uplifting under-told Black history. As President of the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas and Pastor of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, Pastor Tatum has spent over four decades championing justice, education, and community healing across the state.

A curator of lost legacies, Pastor Tatum is the visionary behind The Texas 6888th Project, Fighting Black in Texas, and Black Land in White Hands, among many other transformative initiatives. Inspired by his mother, a gospel singer and evangelist, and driven by the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Pastor Tatum sees historical restoration as sacred work.

His encounter with filmmaker Carlota Espinosa at the 2025 Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony led to the creation of SIN CORREO, BAJA MORAL™, a mission born from a simple truth: If we don’t tell our stories, they will remain untold.

A Powerful Encounter Sparks a Movement

At the 2025 Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the 6888th Battalion, two passionate advocates crossed paths:

• Carlota Espinosa, Latina co-producer of Six Triple Eight, the Tyler Perry-directed Netflix film starring Kerry Washington, and

• Pastor Kyev Tatum, a Texas-based civil rights leader and historian committed to preserving Black military history.

Their heartfelt conversation about the overlooked Latina and Black heroines of WWII ignited the vision for SIN CORREO, BAJA MORAL™—a vibrant, nationwide movement to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and sisterhood that defined the 6888th Battalion and beyond.

Why This Project Matters

These women didn’t just sort mail.

They sorted through racism, sexism, and silence—delivering victory through resilience.

Even as the 6888th finally receives overdue honors, the stories of Latinas and Afro-Latinas in their ranks remain absent from textbooks, documentaries, and collective memory. This initiative exists to change that.

What’s Included in This Historic Journey

1. The Latina Ledger Project

A national archive documenting Latina WWII veterans and their families.

2. Traveling Exhibit & Community Film Series

Immersive experiences in schools, churches, museums, and cultural centers—featuring exhibits and screenings of Six Triple Eight.

3. Oral History Interviews

Capturing firsthand and second-generation accounts to build a lasting audio-visual legacy.

4. Congressional Curriculum Campaign

Advocating for Latina and Black women’s military history to be taught in U.S. classrooms.

5. National Day of Honor and Remembrance

An annual celebration uplifting Latina and Black women veterans through music, art, and public tributes.

6. Youth Engagement & Interactive Events

Hands-on educational activities, trivia nights, digital storytelling labs, reenactments, and more.

The Women Behind the Mission

Three Stories of Courage, Culture, and Contribution

1. Carlota Espinosa – The Storyteller Who Sparked a Revival

As a trailblazing Latina filmmaker, Carlota Espinosa co-produced Six Triple Eight and helped bring the story of the battalion to a global audience. But it was her powerful conversation with Pastor Kyev Tatum that lit the spark for SIN CORREO, BAJA MORAL™. Moved by the forgotten voices of Latinas and Afro-Latinas in WWII, Carlota committed herself to preserving and amplifying their legacies.

“We don’t need to invent heroes. We just need to find them. They’ve been here all along—Latinas in uniform, delivering victory.”

2. Corporal Lydia Esther Thornton – The Afro-Latina Trailblazer from the Bronx

Born to Puerto Rican and African American parents, Lydia brought heart and hope to the 6888th. Fluent in Spanish and English, she helped bridge cultural gaps during wartime. Despite racism and exclusion, she served with strength and pride. After the war, Lydia quietly returned to her postal roots in New York, raising a family and continuing her legacy of service. Her daughter now shares Lydia’s story, ensuring it is no longer silenced.

“My mother never asked for recognition. But she earned it every day—with every letter she touched, with every barrier she broke.”

3. Private First Class Crescencia Garcia – The Puerto Rican Pioneer

From a small Puerto Rican town to the battle-worn fields of France, Crescencia Garcia answered the call to serve. Her letters home, written in Spanish and English, tell the story of a young woman navigating language, bias, and war. She later became a teacher, instilling pride and patriotism in generations of students. Today, her family digitizes her wartime letters for the Latina Ledger Project—a gift to the nation.

“Abuela used to say, ‘I sorted mail during war so you could open doors during peace.’ Her story is our compass.”

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Be Part of the Movement

This is more than a history lesson.

It’s a cultural revival. A justice-driven celebration. A legacy restored.

SIN CORREO, BAJA MORAL™ isn’t just telling stories—it’s rewriting the narrative to include the voices history forgot. Together, we honor the unshakable spirits of Latina and Black women who fought for a country that too often failed to fight for them.

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Get Involved Today!

Contact:

Pastor Kyev Tatum

Phone: 817-966-7625

Email: kptatum1@gmail.com

Website: www.newmountrose.com

To Support This Legacy Project:

Send donations via Zelle to: newmtrosembc@gmail.com

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#SinCorreoBajaMoral | #LatinasWWII

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Let’s honor the past by inspiring the future.

Join the journey. Lift the legacy. Celebrate the courage.