[Watch Video of News Report] By Amy Wada RANKIN (KDKA) — A celebration of life was held Friday for civil rights pioneer Dorothy Height, a graduate of Rankin High School. Known for her fancy hats...
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Published: Thursday, July 6th 2017, 4:02 pm EDT Updated: Thursday, July 6th 2017, 4:23 pm EDT By WLOX Staff INDIANOLA, MS (WLOX) Photo Source: USPS Named after noted civil rights legend, the...
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Dorothy Height’s Hats – April 29 – September 4, 2017. Civil rights icon Dorothy Irene Height (1912–2010) was known for her courage, intelligence, leadership, standing...
Learn more“Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow...
Learn moreBesides discovering Dorothy Height in practically every history book worth its salt, especially when it comes to prominent African-American women, there was her ever resourceful family to provide...
Learn moreROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ7) The U.S. Postal Service held a Black History Month celebration in Roanoke Sunday afternoon. Some of the area's first black postmasters took oaths today. Bianca...
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On February 1, 2017, the Postal Service™ released its 40th stamp of the Black Heritage series featuring Dorothy Height. The stamp unveiling was held at Howard University in Washington D.C...
Learn moreEach year beginning on February 1, nationwide events honor the history and contributions of African Americans. The origins of Black History Month date back to 1926, when a historian named...
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From left, YWCA of Palm Beach County, Inc. President Theresa LePore and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Suzanne Turner; and West Palm Beach, FL, Officer In Charge Robert Weiser posed with an...
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