HOPE IN AN ENVELOPE: The Story of Little Miss Six Triple Eight. 2 Corinthians 3:2 – “You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all.”



HOPE IN AN ENVELOPE: The Story of Little Miss Six Triple Eight. 2 Corinthians 3:2 – “You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all.”



In a time when Black women in uniform were often overlooked and underestimated, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion rose with distinction, courage, and purpose. Today, their legacy lives on in the hearts of a new generation — embodied by Little Miss Six Triple Eight, a powerful youth tribute movement led by Pastor Kyev Tatum and housed at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas.




Honoring the Heroines of History



The original “Six Triple Eight” was the only all-Black, all-female battalion deployed overseas during World War II. Tasked with clearing the massive backlog of undelivered mail to American soldiers in Europe, the 855 women of the 6888th worked around the clock in challenging and segregated conditions. Their efforts uplifted morale, reunited families, and proved that Black women were not only capable but essential to the war effort. They delivered hope in an envelope — and their example still delivers it today.




Enter Little Miss 6888th



Inspired by the valor and quiet victory of these military pioneers, Little Miss 6888th is a group of young girls who dress in replica WWII-era uniforms to educate, honor, and carry forward the legacy of these American heroes. More than a reenactment, their participation serves as a living history lesson and an embodiment of possibility for Black girls everywhere.



Through parades, public ceremonies, school presentations, and national recognition events, these girls are not only preserving history — they are making it. Each time they march, salute, or speak the names of those trailblazing soldiers, they write a new letter to the future, reminding all who watch that their story matters.




Legacy in Action



Pastor Kyev Tatum, founder of the Little Miss 6888th initiative and a steadfast advocate for honoring overlooked Black military history, has led the group through a remarkable season of national and state-level recognition:



  • April 29, 2025 – Participated in the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the 6888th in Washington, D.C.



  • May 22, 2025 – Attended a Texas House of Representatives Recognition, lifting the unit’s story on the House floor.


  • May 24, 2025 – Honored at a Memorial Day Weekend Commemoration in Pelham, Texas, the oldest freedmen’s settlement in the state.


  • June 10, 2025 – The City of Fort Worth formally recognizes the contributions of the 6888th Battalion and the work of Little Miss 6888th.








From Fort Worth to the Library of Congress



Little Miss 6888th also partners with the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, capturing and preserving the oral histories of African American women veterans. Through this work, the girls don’t just read about history — they become its keepers.




More Than a Uniform



Like Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 3:2, these young ambassadors are “living letters” — walking, speaking, and serving as messages of hope, faith, and legacy. They carry the spirit of the 6888th in their posture, pride, and purpose.



In every step, salute, and story told, Little Miss 6888th ensures that the mail still gets through — not to the battlefront this time, but to the hearts and minds of a generation longing for connection, courage, and confirmation that their ancestors were, indeed, mighty.


Hope in an envelope. Legacy in a salute. Future in a child.

This is Little Miss Six Triple Eight.








For more on the Texas 6888th Project or to schedule a presentation with Little Miss 6888th, contact New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas.


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