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  NO MAIL, LOW MORALE: Texas 6888th Project Delegation Witnesses Historic Recognition in Laurel, Maryland. Pastor Kyev Tatum, Texas 6888th Project.  As descendants of the trailblazing 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion journey from across the nation—including a proud delegation from Fort Worth, Texas—to attend the long-awaited Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at the United States Capitol on April 29, 2025, several made a meaningful stop along the way.  https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article303781866.html Today, the Texas 6888th Project Delegation had the honor of participating in a powerful recognition ceremony hosted by the City of Laurel, Maryland. We were warmly welcomed by a trio of groundbreaking leaders: Mayor Keith R. Sydnor, Fort Meade Garrison Commander Col. Yolanda Gore, and lifelong 6888th advocate MSG Elizabeth Anne Helm-Frazier. Though the event was designed to honor the historic contributions of the 6888th—the only all-Black, all...

THE GIFT OF GOLF: Legacy Under Her Wings, Destiny In Their Swings. LPGA Coach Gladys Lee and the Little Miss 6888th Historians at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth, Texas.  Contact Pastor Tatum at 817-966-7625, kptatum1@gmail.com | Zelle: newmtrosembc@gmail.com FORT WORTH, TEXAS - The Little 6888th Historians are packing their bags for Washington, DC—and now, they’re carrying a whole new level of power with them! Today, just before their historic journey to the nation’s capital for the 6888th Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony and the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, the girls were blessed with an unforgettable surprise: LPGA Hall of Fame Coach GLADYS LEE delivered not just golf clubs— She delivered a message of hope, excellence, and unstoppable greatness! At the historic New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, she placed three full sets of clubs into their hands, along with one unstoppable spirit and a lifetime of lessons. Co...

The Tandem of Kyev and Tonya Tatum “Love is The Legacy.” “What therefore God has joined together, let no one separate.” — Mark 10:9 When passion meets purpose, and faith fuses with fearless action, something extraordinary happens — and that extraordinary force is The Tatum Tandem. Kyev and Tonya Tatum are more than partners in marriage; they are partners in mission, knit together by divine design, driven by an unshakeable belief that together they can change the world. With an energy that fills every room and a love that fuels every project, The Tatum Tandem stands as a living, breathing testimony to what happens when two determined souls run, race, and rise together toward a higher calling. From the pulpit to the pavement, from coffee shops to city halls, Kyev and Tonya have built a dynamic legacy rooted in service, sacrifice, and soul-stirring leadership. Together, they faithfully serve the beloved community of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church — Pastor Kyev Tatum leading with...

The Clock Has Run Out: Fort Worth ISD Must Be Intervened Upon—Now. By Pastor Kyev Tatum, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth and the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas For more than two decades, we’ve been sounding the alarm. We’ve marched. We’ve mentored. We’ve monitored and ministered to the children of Fort Worth ISD. And for twenty years, we’ve been ignored. We’ve watched an educational genocide take root—one that continues to devastate Black and Brown children in our community. We’ve watched classrooms turn into pipelines to prison. We’ve watched dreams wither at desks. We’ve buried our babies—not only from street violence, but from the violence of indifference. Let that sink in: Our children are dying, and still, no one seems to care. Since 2004, leaders like myself, the late Charles Davis, Frank Lawson, Sr., and Eddie Griffin have pursued every possible path—from charter schools to community protests—to bring attention to this system’s failure. We weren’t se...

OUR PODCAST: He Says, She Says… But What Does the Bible Have To Say? Hosted by Kyev and Tonya Tatum at the Bibleshop at the New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church 2864 Mississippi Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76104.  Theme Motto: “Watch it, Catch it, Tuck it, and Then Run With It!” They’ve been called one of God’s Power Couples—spreading love, light, and laughter everywhere they go. Now, Pastor Kyev and Lady Tonya Tatum are stepping into the world of podcasting, broadcasting live from the BibleShop at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Their mission? To help build stronger, healthier relationships—with God, with each other, and within ourselves—by applying timeless biblical truths to today’s real-life issues. He Says, She Says… But What Does the Bible Have to Say? dives deep into the heart of relationships, faith, family, and purpose. With every episode, they’ll unpack life’s toughest questions and offer soul-searching, spirit-filled answers—all rooted in ...