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USPS to honor civil rights leader Dorothy Height

In the NewsJuly 10, 201744Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 Forest Heights community in Gulfport has yet another reason to celebrate. On July 13, the U.S. Postal Service will host a stamp dedication honoring long-time women and civil…

Dorothy Height’s Hat on Display

Events, In the NewsJune 7, 201748Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 straight—and hats. The 42 hats in the exhibition have been borrowed from The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation, Inc. in Washington, D.C. Height was almost never seen in public without…

Dorothy Height Honored With USPS® Civil Rights Memorial Postage Stamp

In the NewsMarch 24, 201746Views 0Likes 0Comments

“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 and develop.” The woman who spoke those words, knew very intimately what the word ‘service’ meant, it not only defined her life’s work…

A ‘Forever Stamp’ for a forever freedom fighter, Dorothy Height

In the NewsMarch 13, 201750Views 0Likes 0Comments

Besides 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 a more intimate portrait of her. Most rewarding was her nephew, Daniel Aldridge, is one of my best friends, who regaled me with story after story about…

US Postal Service holds Black History celebration in Roanoke

In the NewsMarch 13, 201743Views 0Likes 0Comments

ROANOKE, 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 Holman/WDBJ7 Cloteal Farmer is the first black postmaster in Salem. "It's exciting ... it didn't hit me yet but I"m starting to realize it's history and…

Stamp Honoring Civil Rights Activist Dorothy Height Celebrates Black History Month

In the NewsMarch 13, 201735Views 0Likes 0Comments

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. celebrating African-American History Month. Although rarely gaining the recognition granted to her male contemporaries, she became one of the most influential civil rights leaders of…

Goose Creek Mayor Signs Proclamation Declaring February Black History Month, Celebration Program Announced

In the NewsFebruary 13, 201739Views 0Likes 0Comments

Each 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 Carter G. Woodson spearheaded “Negro History Week.” This year’s theme for Black History Month is “Crisis in Black Education” and focuses on the crucial role…

Dorothy Height Stamp Dedication in West Palm Beach, FL

Events, In the NewsFebruary 13, 201752Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 enlargement of of the Dorothy Height stamp of the Black Heritage Series. After working for a time as a social worker, Height joined the…

2017 Black Heritage Forever Stamp to honor legendary civil rights icon Dorothy Height

In the NewsFebruary 13, 201739Views 0Likes 0Comments

(WXYZ) - The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will partner with the U.S. Postal Service, YWCA, National Council of Negro Women, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to host an unveiling of the new Dorothy Height Black Heritage postal stamp. The ceremony will be on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 6:30…

Stamp Honoring Civil Rights Icon Dorothy Height Unveiled In Detroit

In the NewsFebruary 13, 201746Views 0Likes 0Comments

Black History Month stamp honors “godmother of the civil rights movement” who saw equality of African-Americans and women as indivisible. By Beth Dalbey (Patch Staff) - February 12, 2017 9:05 pm ET DETROIT, MI — A U.S. postage stamp honoring civil rights icon Dorothy Height will be unveiled Monday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.…