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“We will be baptizing on June 19th at 6pm at New Mount Rose and not burying our babies,” says, Pastor Kyev Tatum BAPTISMS NOT BURIALS: New Mount Rose MBC Boldly Takes a Stand Against Gun Violence and Suicide with the Power of Jesus Christ this Juneteenth.  FORT WORTH, TX — As bullets fly and headlines fill with tragedy, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church is rising with holy boldness to declare that Jesus is still the answer—and the Church is not powerless. With unwavering conviction and a burning desire to see lives transformed, New Mount Rose is launching its “Baptisms Not Bullets” this Juneteenth, June 19, 2025, as part of its annual Vacation Bible School. Under the passionate leadership of Pastor Kyev Tatum, this historic Southside church is stepping forward with confidence, compassion, and commitment to declare that gun violence and suicide will not win—not on our watch. “We believe that God is the only one who can save us from this evil violence,” says Pastor Tatum. “We ...

  MOTHER ROSE: Filling Bowls and Blessing Souls at New Mount Rose. FORT WORTH, TEXAS - Since its faithful planting in 1964, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church has served as a sacred beacon of hope, healing, and holistic ministry in the heart of Southside Fort Worth. Known today as “Mother Rose,” this historic congregation has matured into more than just a church—it is a spiritual matriarch, nurturing generations with the love of Christ and the power of community. Just as a devoted mother feeds her children, tends their wounds, and guides their growth, Mother Rose has been a source of comfort, wisdom, and strength for countless lives. From its humble origins to its present-day outreach, this ministry has filled bowls with food, souls with faith, and neighborhoods with new life. A Legacy Rooted in Love Planted by Pastor Milford Kelly during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, New Mount Rose was born out of struggle and shaped by hope. It quickly became a refuge for African...

  A Sacred Assignment: Pastor Kyev Tatum’s Journey to Honor the Forgotten Soldiers. Black Texans, Inc. It all began with a conversation between a father and his son—a spark that would ignite a life-changing journey of discovery, remembrance, and restoration. When Pastor Kyev Tatum of Fort Worth, Texas, learned that his son, Jacob-Paul Tatum, a student at Prairie View A&M University and drum major in the band, had been selected to participate in a reenactment jazz band honoring the legendary 369th Infantry Regiment of World War I, he had no idea that God was setting him on a path with purpose. Jacob-Paul joined The 369th Experience Jazz Band, which celebrates the legacy of the first all-Black U.S. military jazz band. Inspired by his son’s participation, Pastor Tatum dove into research about the famed—but often forgotten—Harlem Hellfighters. To his amazement, he discovered that 335 Black men from Texas had served in the 369th. These men not only fought valiantly on the front line...

HOPE IN AN ENVELOPE 2 Corinthians 3:2 |  https://vimeo.com/1092529245 Thanks to the unwavering efforts of the Texas 6888th Project, the Buffalo Soldiers, and the Little Miss Six Triple Eight Ambassadors, Councilman Chris Nettles and the City of Fort Worth have officially proclaimed July 8, 2025, as “Fort Worth Women of the 6888th Day.” This special day honors the legacy of three heroic Fort Worth women who served in the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion: • Technician Fifth Grade Florence Marie Rawls (née Cole), who enlisted in the WAAC in 1942, • Sergeant First Class Helen Beatrice Minor, and • Sergeant Lucille Smith (née Lewis), both of whom joined the WAC in 1943. It also commemorates the lives of Private Mary J. Barlow, Private Mary H. Bankston, and Sergeant Dolores Browne, who tragically died on July 8, 1945, while serving overseas in World War II. These brave women are buried at the Normandy American Cemetery in France, alongside fellow American se...

HOPE IN AN ENVELOPE: The Journey of the Texas 6888th Project, Featuring the Little Miss 6888th Ambassadors from 2022–2025. From No Mail, Low Morale to Historic Recognition on the Hill, the Texas 6888th Project has become a living legacy of remembrance, respect, and rising voices. What began in February 2022 with the purchase of the groundbreaking documentary No Mail, Low Morale—in collaboration with Colonel Edna Cummings, the 6888th’s Congressional Gold Medal Champion and author of A Soldier’s Life—ignited a statewide movement to honor the 44 courageous Black women from Texas who served in the legendary 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II. This all-Black, all-female unit, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was a beacon of order and excellence in the chaos of war. Their mission was clear: sort and deliver millions of letters and packages to American soldiers in the European theater—bringing hope in every envelope. And they did so with speed, dignity, and military...