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12 POSTAL BULLETIN 22144 (12-23-04) Black History Month/Marian Anderson Community Relations Publicity Kit December 2004 DISTRICT MANAGERS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND SALES POSTMASTERS SUBJECT: Black History Month We celebrate Black History Month, reflecting on the progress, richness, and diversity of African-American achievements. Although February has been designated as the official month to celebrate Black history, every day is an occasion to highlight the monumental significance of African-American contributions and the vital role they have played in shaping America’s history. This year, Black History Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the Black Heritage commemorative stamp series and the 2005 honoree, Marian Anderson. The achievements of operatic and concert star Marian Anderson will be commemorated on a stamp Jan. 27 during the first day-of-issue ceremony at the Daughters of the Americans Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall, Washington, DC. That location is significant. Anderson was victimized by racism in 1939 when DAR refused to make its Washington, DC, Constitution Hall available due to a “white artist only” policy. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who witnessed Anderson’s performance at a White House dinner, left the DAR and made arrangements for Anderson to perform before an audience of 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial. Anderson later participated in the March on Washington in 1963 to again perform at the Lincoln Memorial. We encourage you to host special events in your community throughout the month of February, highlighting the achievements of Marian Anderson and others honored in the Black Heritage series. Take advantage of Black History Month by inspiring both children and adults to learn more about African-American history through the educational hobby of stamp collecting. The Marian Anderson commemorative stamp will be issued on January 27, 2005, and Black History Month launches nationally on February 1. The enclosed publicity kit provides a step-by-step guide to help you plan your local Black History Month and Marian Anderson stamp dedication events and activities. The kit includes the following: Suggestions to generate publicity. Fill-in news releases for Black History Month events. A letter to the editor you can send to local newspapers announcing Black History Month/Marian Anderson stamp ceremonies/events. Sample media advisory, public service announcement, and thank you notes. Talking points for a speech to be given during local community events. Public Affairs and Communications contacts. Government Relations contacts.
POSTAL BULLETIN 22144 (12-23-04) 13 Community Relations Publicity Kit Black History Month/Marian Anderson Please use this Black History Month Community Relations Publicity Kit to help develop and plan your local events. Be sure to keep your Public Affairs and Communications Field Communications manager informed of your activities. Your support of this year’s Black History Month is vital to its success. Azeezaly S. Jaffer Vice President Public Affairs & Communications cc: Vice Presidents, Area Operations Manager, Capital Metro Operations
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