BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Legretta Rawlins started her career with the United States Postal Service in Washington. Through her journey, she found herself in New Mexico, Texas and North Carolina.
Now, Rawlins is a Postmaster in Baltimore, and she is the first African American woman to hold the title in Charm City.
“It was a dream come true,” she said. “I can’t even begin to put it into words. It’s an honor, privilege and blessing.”
Rawlins’ journey to making history began 24 years ago in Seattle. She was only working one day a week as a rural carrier associate.
But with dedication and determination, Rawlins landed a full-time position and quickly made her way up the ranks.
She even became the first African American woman Postmaster in New Mexico.
“I wanted to make a difference,” Rawlins said. “I felt I could make changes from what I was currently seeing in the station at work. My career took off from there. I became a supervisor and then a manager.”
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9 comments:
I wish that someone would come down to Salisbury and straighten out their postmaster.
What is the point. Should I be impressed that this person permitted my mail to be managed/delivered by a member of her minority class? It's supposed to be transparent, idiot!
Please tell Warren that this country doesn't need free child care if the wall is built. I do not want to pay for these kids for any reason.
So glad race is not a factor.
She's related to the ex-mayor of Baltimore. She earned it?? LMAO.
Oh, good. Another politician elected for being female! I'm sure she's anti Second Amendment as well!
The good old Postal service affirmative action. Go into Baltimore or DC and see the "ethnic" majority working for them. As far as the Salisbury office, good luck with that. It's a mere stopping point for those looking to screw the employees and move up the ladder.
Race again
Kudos to her. But this is why we have racism.
We cant just say this woman was promoted to Postmaster.
We have to advertise that she is the
First African American Woman.
She is a Woman and a American, that's all that matters.
I've heard Baltimore called a lot of names, but never "Charm City." There is nothing "charming" about Baltimore. Who the hell came up with that moniker?
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