Ehtel L. Payne (August 14, 1911 -1991) - The "First Lady of the Black Press", Payne was the first female African-American to receive accreditation as a White House correspondent and the first to serve as a commentator for a national network. CBS hired her in 1972 after Payne distinguished herself as a journalist for the Chicago Defender. Most notably, Payne is remembered for her coverage of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War and and Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger's, tour of Africa. In 2002, Payne was selected as one of four journalists to be featured on a U.S. Stamp series - Women in Journalism. Payne's many accolades include: Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, World Understanding Award, 1956; Newsman's Newsman award, 1954, 1967; honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 1973; Fisk University, first recipient of Ida B. Wells Distinguished Journalism Chair, 1973; National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, named "Woman of Action" for achievement in journalism, 1980; Johnson's Publishing Company, Gertrude Johnson-Williams Award, 1982; Coalition of 100 Women, Candace Award, 1988; Hampton University, Kappa Tau Alpha award, 1990.