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Influential Blacks Who Could Bend Presidents’ Ears

African American leaders whose advise, insights led to groundbreaking change

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: March 1, 2011 Tags: African American leaders, Black History Month, black leaders, Booker T. Washington, civil rights leaders, Civil Rights Movement, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune

Since 1978, with the introduction of the Harriet Tubman stamp, the USPS has been honoring African Americans who have made vital contributions to the United States. The latest in the series is pioneering filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, who wrote, directed, produced, and distributed more than 40 movies during the first half of the 20th century. He thrived at a time when African-American filmmakers were rare, venues for their work were scarce, and support from the industry did not exist. The artwork is based on one of the few surviving photographs of Micheaux, a portrait that appeared in his 1913 novel, "The Conquest." BlackEnterprise.com takes a look at other African Americans who were imortalized on stamps. (Date issued: June 22, 2010)BlackEnterprise.com wants to know: Who do you think should be on the next Black Heritage stamp?The Black Heritage series has been one of the USPS's most popular ever created. When an early-2000 Internet rumor spread that the series was going to be canceled, the postal service was inundated with hundreds of protesting letters, postcards, and phone calls. Despite an official press release denying the rumor, it resurfaces every year.

PHOTO GALLERY: African Americans in Philatelic History

Despite rumors, the popular Black Heritage stamp series is here to stay. Filmmaker Oscar Micheaux is the latest addition.

Since 1978, with the introduction of the Harriet Tubman stamp, the USPS has been honoring…

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Posted: June 24, 2010 Tags: A. Phillip Randolph, Black Heritage, Black Heritage series, Carter G. Woodson, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune, Oscar Micheaux, stamp collecting, stamps, Thurgood Marshall, USPS, Whitney Moore Young

Museum Offers Historic Walk Through Black Culture

Expansion and increased artifact attainment planned for Louisiana facility

If you’re planning a trip to Louisiana this year, there’s a special gem that you…

By Bridget McCrea

Posted: June 17, 2010 Tags: black history, Culture, Frederick Douglass, Madame C. J. Walker, Mary McLeod Bethune, museum, Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum

The Measure of Greatness

The legacy of Dorothy Height is even more prodigious in light of the obstacles she overcame

The life story of Dr. Dorothy Height, who died on Monday, often reads like a…

By Caroline Clarke

Posted: April 21, 2010 Tags: Civil Rights Movement, Dorothy Height, Dorothy I. Height, Mary McLeod Bethune, National Council of Negro Women, NCNW, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Women of Power Legacy Award

We Mourn Dorothy Height’s Passing and Celebrate Her Life

Paying tribute to a 'dream giver' who was a catalyst for change

How can one pay adequate homage to Dorothy Height? One can’t really, but we are…

By Earl G. Graves, Sr.

Posted: April 20, 2010 Tags: Black Family Reunion Celebration, Civil Rights Movement, Dorothy Height, Dorothy I. Height, Mary McLeod Bethune, National Council of Negro Women, NCNW, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Women of Power, Women of Power Legacy Award

For nearly half a century, Dorothy Irene Height has been a vocal champion and leader in the Civil Rights movement. As the only female member among the major leaders of the Civil Rights Movement—along with Martin Luther King, Whitney H. Young, A. Philip Randolph, James Farmer, Roy Wilkins and John Lewis—Height fought for equality and human rights for all people. Among her numerous accomplishments: Height was named to address issues of duress during the aftermath of the Harlem riot of 1935; appointed leader of the United Christian Youth Movement of North America in the New Deal era (1933); was on the staff of the National Board of the YWCA of the USA (1944 - 1977); elected president of the National Council of Negro Women (1957-1998); and received the NAACP Spingarn Medal, the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Bill Clinton, and the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian and most distinguished award presented by the U.S. Congress. She was as well known for her extensive collection of hats, as well as for her indomitable spirit. (Image source: New York University) (Click here to view Women of Power Legacy Award Dorothy Height Tribute video.)

Dorothy I. Height: Her Life in Pictures

As the only female member among the major leaders of the Civil Rights Movement Height fought for equality and human rights for all people

For nearly half a century, Dorothy Irene Height has been a vocal champion and leader…

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Posted: April 20, 2010 Tags: Alexis M. Herman, civil rights, Delta Sigma Theta, Dorothy I. Height, hats, Mary McLeod Bethune, naacp, NAACP’s Spingarn Medal, National Council of Negro Women, NCNW, NYU, Operation HOPE, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Young Women’s Christian Association, YWCA

Dorothy Height Dies at Age 98

Civil and women's rights leader leaves proud legacy of excellence in activism

Dorothy Irene Height, the chair and president emeritus of the National Council of Negro Women,…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: April 20, 2010 Tags: Alexis M. Herman, Delta Sigma Theta, hats, Mary McLeod Bethune, naacp, NAACP’s Spingarn Medal, National Council of Negro Women, NCNW, NYU, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Young Women’s Christian Association, YWCA

Tag Archives: Mary McLeod Bethune

Influential Blacks Who Could Bend Presidents’ Ears

By BlackEnterprise.com

PHOTO GALLERY: African Americans in Philatelic History

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Museum Offers Historic Walk Through Black Culture

By Bridget McCrea

The Measure of Greatness

By Caroline Clarke

We Mourn Dorothy Height’s Passing and Celebrate Her Life

By Earl G. Graves, Sr.

Dorothy I. Height: Her Life in Pictures

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Dorothy Height Dies at Age 98

By Marcia Wade Talbert

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