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“Want to Live!” A Stage Play About Black Males in Fort Worth 76104. By Pastor Kyev Tatum One Act Setting: A modest community center in Fort Worth, Texas, ZIP code 76104. The space is set up for a support group meeting, with chairs arranged in a circle. A banner on the wall reads: Beyond 64 Brothers – Health + Healing Hub. Characters: • Marcus – A 45-year-old Black man, community leader, and facilitator of the meeting. • Tyrone – A 27-year-old Black man, struggling with unemployment and depression. • James – A 64-year-old retired factory worker with diabetes, determined to defy the odds. • DeAndre – A 19-year-old college student navigating racial identity and expectations. • Pastor Elijah – A 50-year-old faith leader who runs the Health + Healing Hub at his church. • Narrator – Provides context between scenes and shares statistics and facts. Scene One: Reality Check (Lights up on Marcus standing in front of the group. The men sit in a semi-circle, looking at him with mixed expressions o...

  Whose Hubs? God’s Hubs! Health + Healing Hubs. “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” – Psalm 24:1 God’s Hubs: Health + Healing Hubs:  https://healthiertexas.org/healing-hubs/ God’s Hubs are a divine response to the biblical call to care for the sick, feed the hungry, and uplift the brokenhearted. Rooted in faith and community, these hubs bring health, hope, and healing to Fort Worth’s inner-city communities, particularly in ZIP codes 76104 and 76105—areas historically burdened by health disparities. As the Word declares, “Thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in” (Isaiah 58:12). God’s Hubs stand as beacons of restoration where injustice has long prevailed, ensuring that those in need receive the care and compassion they deserve. Through a spirit-led partnership between the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church, and key health institutions...

Help Restore the Historic Mitchell Center—A Legacy of Learning, Hope, and Progress in San Marcos, Texas.  https://universitystar.com/29689/life-and-arts/community-celebrates-30th-anniversary-of-mitchell-center/ SAN MARCOS, TEXAS - From its days as an army barracks at Camp Swift to serving as indoor restrooms for the San Marcos Colored High School… From transforming into a thriving community center and charter school to preserving African American history at the Calaboose Museum… This building has been a beacon of education, empowerment, and opportunity for generations! Now, we have a chance to revive its legacy once again—and we need YOU to make it happen! On February 15, the Calaboose African American History Museum proudly hosted the 30th anniversary of the Willie Mae Mitchell Community Opportunity Center. As part of Black History Month, Pastor Kyev Tatum—who first spearheaded the effort to turn this historic structure into a youth learning center in the mid-1990s—shared the powe...

BLACK TOGETHER AGAIN: Reviving the Legacy of Oklahoma’s All-Black Towns and How Black Texans Can Support Their Economic Renaissance. By Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr., New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth, Texas.  Video: Black Towns in Oklahoma:  https://youtu.be/7zjNefl_1T4 TATUMS, OKLAHOMA - For generations, the all-Black towns of Oklahoma stood as symbols of self-determination, economic empowerment, and communal resilience. Built by freedmen and visionaries seeking refuge from racial oppression, these towns flourished with Black-owned businesses, schools, and institutions that fostered independence and pride. Today, their legacy remains, but many of these historic towns face economic hardships, population decline, and limited resources. Yet, hope is not lost, revival is possible. And as Black Texans, we have an opportunity to stand in solidarity, forge new partnerships, and help rebuild these once-thriving communities. A New Era of Collaboration On February 22,...

  TATUMS, OKLAHOMA-  Black Together Again: Collaboration for a Brighter Future. By Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr., New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth, Texas. History:  https://youtu.be/7zjNefl_1T4 TATUMS, OKLAHOMA- On February 22, 2025, I will have the honor of meeting with the Oklahoma Conference of Black Mayors at their bi-monthly gathering. This meeting represents an opportunity to explore ways that Oklahoma and Texas can collaborate to improve the quality of life for African Americans in both states. I want to extend my gratitude to Mayor Chris Harvey of Tatums, Oklahoma, for the invitation. The legacy of all-Black towns in Oklahoma is a testament to African American resilience, economic independence, and self-determination. These towns, established primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were built as safe havens for Black people seeking freedom from racial violence and discrimination in the post-Reconstruction era. Oklahoma, once kno...