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11-07-2003, 09:18 PM
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Soror Hattie McDaniel postage stamp initiative
Sorors and extended Greek Family,
Please go to the folloiwing website to find out about the initiative to honor Soror Hattie McDaniel by placing her on a postage stamp.
http://www.geocities.com/ronbarjon52
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11-10-2003, 11:54 AM
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To support this initiative do this!
GOOD EVENING SORORS
HAVE YOU READ THE ARTICLE ?
GOTO:
HTTP://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/RONBARJON52/
READ THE ARTICLE BY SOROR KAY MERRILL,
"HATTIE MCDANIEL: NOBODY'S MAMMY"
THEN:
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND CONFIRM YOUR ELECTORAL DISTRICT
AND THE NAME OF YOUR CONGRESPERSON
THEN, GOTO:
HTTP://WWW.HOUSE.GOV/ - (ENTER THE NAME OF YOUR CONGRESSPERSON )
NOTE: YOU MAY HIT A "DEFAULT" SITE, BUT KEEP GOING !
A DROP LIST OF ALL THE STATES WILL APPEAR
CLICK ON:
YOUR STATE
ENTER:
THE NAME OF YOUR CONGRESSPERSON; HIS/HER WEBSITE WILL APPEAR
SCROLL:
THROUGH THE WEBPAGE AND CLICK ON "EMAIL ME"
A BLANK PAGE WILL APPEAR WITH THE HEADER NAME & ADDRESS OF
YOUR CONGRESSPERSON
WRITE:
YOUR MESSAGE.
MAKE YOUR MESSAGE BRIEF, CONCISE,; ASKING FOR YOUR CONGRESSPERSON'S SUPPORT FOR
HOUSE RESOLUTION 187 - A COMMEMORATIVE US POSTAGE STAMP IN HONOR OF SOROR HATTIE MCDANIEL
OR:
YOU CAN WRITE TO:
THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
STAMP DEVELOPMENT
CITIZENS' STAMP ADVISORY COMMITTEE
475 L'ENFANT PLAZA - SW
ROOM 5670
WASHINGTON DC 20260-2437
YOU CAN ALSO TELEPHONE: 1-800-STAMP24
THANK YOU SORORS
AUNDRENA AVERY, NER ANTI-GRAMMATEUS
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10-06-2005, 12:09 PM
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**UPDATE**
OFFICE OF THE INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS DR. MYNORA J. BRYANT
Unveiling of Commemorative Stamp Series Honoring Soror Hattie McDaniel
Greetings Sorors,
As part of the 41st Chicago International Film Festival, the United States Postal Service will unveil the 2006 Black Heritage Commemorative stamp series honoree, Hattie McDaniel.
The 29th stamp in the Black Heritage Series, the commemorative stamp highlights the achievements of actress, singer, and radio and television performer Soror Hattie McDaniel. Soror McDaniel was the first African-American to win an Academy Award for her role in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. This stamp will be issued early 2006.
This commemorative event will be held Friday, October 14, 2005, in Chicago, IL. International Grand Basileus, Dr. Mynora J. Bryant, will join Randy Crumpton, Chairman, Black Perspectives Committee and acclaimed Actor, Terrence Howard with the unveiling of the stamp. Mr. Howard is best known for his parts in Lackawanna Blues, Hustle & Flow, Crash and Ray.
On November 5, 2005, Grand Basileus Bryant will be the Grand Hostess as Alpha Alpha Sigma Chapter of Baltimore, Maryland, hosts a U.S. Postal Service stamp unveiling during their Founders' Day Luncheon in honor of the late actress and Soror Hattie McDaniel. Be sure not to miss this grand opportunity to participate in the honoring of a great Sigma for her many accomplishments.
Ticket information contact alicescooperlee@aol.com
For more information please contact Soror Frances Frazier, USPS, 202-268-2898 or 202-285-6374 mfrances.frazier@usps.gov.
Sisterly,
Dr. Mynora J. Bryant
International Grand Basileus
Sorors you can view the official announcement on the International Website at http://www.sgrho1922.org or http://www.sgrho1922.org/pdf/unveiling.pdf
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10-06-2005, 12:16 PM
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Congrats SisterGreeks
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10-06-2005, 12:23 PM
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WOO-HOO! Can't wait to see 'em.
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10-06-2005, 12:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by TheEpitome1920
WOO-HOO! Can't wait to see 'em.
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Me too 
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10-09-2005, 09:16 PM
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Congratulations sistergreeks. That is long overdue.
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10-11-2005, 02:11 PM
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That is wonderful news! Congratulations!
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10-11-2005, 06:26 PM
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I've got my ticket to the Luncheon in Baltimore, Maryland!
Go Sigma, Go Sigma, Go Sigma!
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10-19-2005, 09:57 PM
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I know you do! I'm sorry. I'm not sure if I can make it.
How are you doing? You were supposed to call me. 
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10-20-2005, 10:05 PM
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Sorhor Bluereign,
I will call you, god willing, on Friday after work!
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10-26-2005, 09:27 PM
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Thanks for calling me, ON SUNDAY!!! Miss Missing in Action. 
I think I will be making arrangements to attend this. I mean how could I miss this since you will be attending?! It won't be no fun without you. 
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11-06-2005, 07:58 PM
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Sorhors,
The Founders' Day Luncheon in Baltimore, MD was wonderful and it was something else to see the unveiling of the 29th U.S. Postal Stamp. She (Soror Hattie McDaniels) truly was a pioneer and groundbreaker that opened the door for many of our current African American actors.
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11-12-2005, 01:24 PM
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Here are a few women that should be placed on stamps that we can be proud of:
Ruth Whitehead Whaley
Lorraine Hansberry
Rosa Parks*
Fannie Lou Hamer
Daisy Bates*
Georgianna Simpson
Sadie T.M. Alexander
Althea Gibson*
Gwendolyn Brooks*
Maggie Lena Walker
Barbara Jordan
Shirley Chisholm*
*Not yet eligible
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11-14-2005, 02:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by blackbird
Here are a few women that should be placed on stamps that we can be proud of:
Ruth Whitehead Whaley
Lorraine Hansberry
Rosa Parks*
Fannie Lou Hamer
Daisy Bates*
Georgianna Simpson
Sadie T.M. Alexander
Althea Gibson*
Gwendolyn Brooks*
Maggie Lena Walker
Barbara Jordan
Shirley Chisholm*
*Not yet eligible
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I agree
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