Dr. Bernard Randolph & Family Graciously Greet Alexis M. Herman, Former U.S. Secretary Of Labor, For Book Signing
Posted: Saturday, October 23, 2010 – The Saint Louis Community was recently honored with the presence of Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman during the National Democratic Committee Meeting held at the St. Louis Union Station Marriott Hotel. The Former U.S. Secretary brought to St. Louis treasures to be shared with the members in attendance at the National Democratic Summer Meeting and the Greater St. Louis Community. It was copies of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height’s Final Book, Living With Purpose: An Activist’s Guide to Listening, Learning and Leading. Dr. Bernard Randolph, nephew of Dr. Height and family members were available to represent the late Dr. Height in photographs, conversations, warm welcomes, and expressions of appreciation as Former U. S. Secretary Herman personally autographed the purchased books. Why? Because Former Secretary of Labor Herman authored the introduction of Dr. Height’s book, a guide to successful leadership during a remarkable activist’s life. This informative and precious literary work by Dr. Dorothy Height was completed shortly before her passing at the age of 98 and was released at the 50th birthday of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s National Convention in New Orleans, Summer 2010.
Former Secretary of Labor Herman presented the first copy of Dr. Height’s book signed officially by her (Alexis) to The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, and the second and third copies to the presidents of National Council of Negro Women and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. respectively. It is interesting to note that Past National President of the United States of America President Bill Clinton wrote the foreword to this outstanding literary work, was also present at Dr. Height’s funeral and a participant along with U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in other memorial services for Dr. Height.
Former Secretary Alexis Herman spoke at the funeral of Dr. height and Dr. Bernard Randolph represented the family in his remarks about “Aunt Dorothy”. For those of us in the Greater United States Communities, we were honored and pleased to have had the privilege of viewing this historical funeral on television. Click here to continue reading article and to see more photos.