UNMATCHED BRAVERY: Texas Delegation Leads Crowley ISD Students to Honor Harlem Hellfighters in Washington, D.C.



UNMATCHED BRAVERY: Texas Delegation Leads Crowley ISD Students to Honor Harlem Hellfighters in Washington, D.C.

By Black Texans, Inc.


Crowley, Texas — Four students from Crowley Independent School District will travel to Washington, D.C., as part of a Texas delegation honoring one of the most storied military units in U.S. history: the 369th Infantry Regiment, known as the “Harlem Hellfighters” of World War I.




Invited by Congress, the students will attend the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET in Emancipation Hall at the United States Capitol. While the national ceremony will commemorate the Harlem Hellfighters’ heroism, the Texas delegation—led by Pastor Kyev Tatum of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church and the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas—will march under a unique Texas theme: “Unmatched Bravery: Our Journey to the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for the 355 Black Texans of the 369th Infantry Regiment Harlem Hellfighters.”




The Harlem Hellfighters earned their place in history through extraordinary courage and sacrifice. They served an unprecedented 191 consecutive days on the frontlines, longer than any other American unit in the war. Their heroism came at a devastating cost: more than 1,400 soldiers lost their lives, the highest casualty count of any regiment in the conflict. Among them were 355 soldiers from Texas, whose contributions make this recognition especially meaningful for the Lone Star State. Despite returning to a nation that denied them basic rights, their valor and service redefined what it meant to be American heroes.



Representing Crowley ISD in the Texas delegation are:

• Elijah and Noah Johnson, 9th Grade, North Crowley High School

• Mayson Humphrey, 6th Grade, Richard Allie Middle School

• Gracelyn Johnson, 3rd Grade, Bess Race Elementary


The students—known as the “Young Buffalo Soldiers”—were selected through Camp Buffalo Soldiers at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth, a program dedicated to teaching young people the history and legacy of African American military pioneers. 


They attend Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in the Stop Six community with their parents. 





This marks the second time this year that New Mount Rose has taken students to witness a historic Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. On April 29, 2025, two young ladies from Fort Worth, affectionately known as the “Little Miss Six Triple Eight,” attended the ceremony honoring the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II. These women sorted and delivered 17 million pieces of backlogged mail, restoring communication and saving the morale of American troops. Their story drew national attention, and the Little Miss Six Triple Eight were even featured on CBS News during their visit to Washington, D.C.



“This journey is about connecting our young leaders to the courage of those who came before them,” said Pastor Kyev Tatum. “The Harlem Hellfighters fought for freedom abroad while denied equality at home. Their story is our story, and these students will carry it forward.”



By participating in this historic event, these Crowley ISD students are not only representing their schools but also embodying a new generation of Texans committed to honoring sacrifice, learning from history, and leading with purpose.




To support Camp Buffalo Soldiers or help these students on their journey to Washington, contact Pastor Kyev Tatum at (817) 966-7625 or kptatum1@gmail.com. Zelle donations may be sent to newmtrosembc@gmail.com.


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