The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee finally relented and approved the stamp for Ethel Hedgeman Lyle. It took an incredible amount of pressure to force them to recognize her legacy properly. We won this fight through sheer persistence so enjoy this moment before we turn our attention to the official unveiling.
April 1, 2017
Final supporters
It's time to honor the central person whose vision launched a Sorority for African-American women with the purpose of service to mankind.
In 1908, because of the leadership, determination, savvy, political and intellectual skill of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded. She identified and recruited talented young ladies who worked with her to get the job done. Her legacy has been far reaching. She was an outstanding educator and civic leader. Ethel Hedgeman Lyle was the first college-trained African American teacher in Oklahoma and was exemplary in her methods and service.
In 2015, in recognition of her extraordinary achievements, a state highway was dedicated in her honor in Eufaula, Oklahoma.
Today, with over 290,000 members, this 109-year-old Sisterhood has touched every corner of the United States and nearly every continent in the world, conducting service projects that have impacted generations of people. Ethel Hedgeman Lyle has made significant impact on the American culture through her noteworthy and enduring contributions to our society and history. It is time to honor this civic visionary, and have her join the ranks of other remarkable and historic figures of America and the world, by having her image appear on a U.S. postal stamp. We need your help to make it happen.
HOW? By engaging the global community and your centers of influence, including elected officials, White House contacts, entertainers and our networks to assist us in this petition drive. We want there to be no doubt as we make this illustrious woman’s achievements known, as we make our application to the United States Postal Service Stamp Selection Committee. We are compiling her bio and the impact of her vision and good works on the world and will include compelling information to assist in promoting this effort.
This e-petition will be used as part of our application for the stamp. Everyone is encouraged to sign the petition, and get family members and friends to go online and join us in this effort by also signing the e-petition. We need over 110,000 signatures to be considered.
Advanced earlier under the leadership of International Presidents Dr. Mary Shy Scott and Dr. Eva L. Evans, International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson has determined its time to Launch New Dimensions of Service by having hard copy mail delivered all over this world, stamped with the image of the premier Founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Ethel Hedgeman Lyle. Let’s do it! It's time!
Updates
February 2, 2017
Twenty-five thousand people have signed this and the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee is officially out of excuses to ignore us. We are proving that the legacy of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle cannot be pushed aside by bureaucrats who refuse to recognize true American history.
Reached 25,000 supporters
February 1, 2017
Reached 10,000 supporters
September 14, 2016
September 12, 2016
The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee is dragging their feet while we wait for them to recognize a true American pioneer. We are pushing toward ten thousand names and I need you to force them to look at our momentum by flooding your networks with this link right now.
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 5, 2016
July 4, 2016
The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee is currently ignoring the legacy of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle but they will not be able to look away once we hit 1,000 signatures. Push this link to everyone you know right now because we need to force their hand before they dismiss us again.
6,808 Comments
Ethel Hedgemann Lylr is an iconic historical figure in American Women's History deserving of this distinct honor. The U.S. Postal Service will have an immediate and recurring audience for these stamps which will generate major revenue for the service.
As a founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Ethel Hedgeman Lyle is worthy of a Commemorative Stamp to honor her legacy . Signed, Janice T. Lyle Nu Delta Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Proud member since 1991
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle was a phenomenal woman who answered the call to uplift her race, recently delivered from slavery, from poverty and ignorance through education and civic leadership. A postage stamp in her honor would be recognition of her contributions.
This woman was the mother of a movement, an innovator, a visionary and civil rights leader before it was defined. She is the reason why thousands of women found a network of support to remin in college when they were told to remain less than.
In 1908, Ethel Hedgeman Lyle was the founder of the 1st African-American Sorority...Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Service to All Mankind is our motto, even when we're excluded due to the color of our skin. It is indeed time to honor her with a stamp!
She needs a stamp
One hundred seventeen years of service deserve recognition!
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The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee finally relented and approved the stamp for Ethel Hedgeman Lyle. It took an incredible amount of pressure to force them to recognize her legacy properly. We won this fight through sheer persistence so enjoy this moment before we turn our attention to the official unveiling.
April 1, 2017
Final supporters
It's time to honor the central person whose vision launched a Sorority for African-American women with the purpose of service to mankind.
In 1908, because of the leadership, determination, savvy, political and intellectual skill of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded. She identified and recruited talented young ladies who worked with her to get the job done. Her legacy has been far reaching. She was an outstanding educator and civic leader. Ethel Hedgeman Lyle was the first college-trained African American teacher in Oklahoma and was exemplary in her methods and service.
In 2015, in recognition of her extraordinary achievements, a state highway was dedicated in her honor in Eufaula, Oklahoma.
Today, with over 290,000 members, this 109-year-old Sisterhood has touched every corner of the United States and nearly every continent in the world, conducting service projects that have impacted generations of people. Ethel Hedgeman Lyle has made significant impact on the American culture through her noteworthy and enduring contributions to our society and history. It is time to honor this civic visionary, and have her join the ranks of other remarkable and historic figures of America and the world, by having her image appear on a U.S. postal stamp. We need your help to make it happen.
HOW? By engaging the global community and your centers of influence, including elected officials, White House contacts, entertainers and our networks to assist us in this petition drive. We want there to be no doubt as we make this illustrious woman’s achievements known, as we make our application to the United States Postal Service Stamp Selection Committee. We are compiling her bio and the impact of her vision and good works on the world and will include compelling information to assist in promoting this effort.
This e-petition will be used as part of our application for the stamp. Everyone is encouraged to sign the petition, and get family members and friends to go online and join us in this effort by also signing the e-petition. We need over 110,000 signatures to be considered.
Advanced earlier under the leadership of International Presidents Dr. Mary Shy Scott and Dr. Eva L. Evans, International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson has determined its time to Launch New Dimensions of Service by having hard copy mail delivered all over this world, stamped with the image of the premier Founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Ethel Hedgeman Lyle. Let’s do it! It's time!
Updates
February 2, 2017
Twenty-five thousand people have signed this and the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee is officially out of excuses to ignore us. We are proving that the legacy of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle cannot be pushed aside by bureaucrats who refuse to recognize true American history.
Reached 25,000 supporters
February 1, 2017
Reached 10,000 supporters
September 14, 2016
September 12, 2016
The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee is dragging their feet while we wait for them to recognize a true American pioneer. We are pushing toward ten thousand names and I need you to force them to look at our momentum by flooding your networks with this link right now.
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 5, 2016
July 4, 2016
The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee is currently ignoring the legacy of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle but they will not be able to look away once we hit 1,000 signatures. Push this link to everyone you know right now because we need to force their hand before they dismiss us again.
6,808 Comments
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle deserves a stamp as she forged a sisterhood of professional African American women when it wasn't popular in 1908. Today we stand strong as we are civic minded and instrumental in challenging and helping other young ladies to achieve,
Ethel Hedgemann Lylr is an iconic historical figure in American Women's History deserving of this distinct honor. The U.S. Postal Service will have an immediate and recurring audience for these stamps which will generate major revenue for the service.
As a founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Ethel Hedgeman Lyle is worthy of a Commemorative Stamp to honor her legacy . Signed, Janice T. Lyle Nu Delta Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Proud member since 1991
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle was a phenomenal woman who answered the call to uplift her race, recently delivered from slavery, from poverty and ignorance through education and civic leadership. A postage stamp in her honor would be recognition of her contributions.
This woman was the mother of a movement, an innovator, a visionary and civil rights leader before it was defined. She is the reason why thousands of women found a network of support to remin in college when they were told to remain less than.
In 1908, Ethel Hedgeman Lyle was the founder of the 1st African-American Sorority...Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Service to All Mankind is our motto, even when we're excluded due to the color of our skin. It is indeed time to honor her with a stamp!
She needs a stamp
One hundred seventeen years of service deserve recognition!
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Ethel Hedgeman Lyle deserves a stamp as she forged a sisterhood of professional African American women when it wasn't popular in 1908. Today we stand strong as we are civic minded and instrumental in challenging and helping other young ladies to achieve,