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Old 01-25-2006, 04:54 PM
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Sigma Gamma Rho Member Honored on New Postage Stamp

The late Hattie McDaniel, an Academy Award winner, is honored on a new postage stamp. Among those at the ceremony to launch the new stamp was an officer of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., of which McDaniel was a member. Press release is at:

http://webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?SESSIONID=&aId=8345
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Old 01-25-2006, 04:57 PM
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wow, that's pretty cool! Being on a stamp is a pretty distinct honor. Congratulations to Sigma Gamma Rho (and I bet a lot will be buying sheets when they come out!)
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Old 01-25-2006, 05:33 PM
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I always look forward to seeing who is gonna be on the Black Heritage stamps. I will be getting a book of 20 on Friday (payday)
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Old 01-25-2006, 06:04 PM
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My alumnae chapter is very excited. We are having an event at a post office for the stamp release.
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Old 01-25-2006, 06:07 PM
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Very, Very Awesome to say the least!
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Old 01-25-2006, 07:20 PM
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Soror Hattie McDaniel postage stamp initiative
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Old 01-25-2006, 07:53 PM
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how neat!! i have always admired ms. mcdaniel. congratulations to her family and to sigma gamma rho.
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Old 01-25-2006, 07:55 PM
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how excellent to see such a wonderful woman on a stamp! i will definately buy lots and lots of these when they come out. congrats to her family and her sorors!
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Old 01-25-2006, 10:22 PM
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What an honor. Kudos!
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