February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month.

For more than 140 years, the U.S. Postal Service’s stamp program has celebrated the people, events, and cultural milestones that are unique to the history of our great nation. African Americans have always played a vital role in shaping that history. Our Black Heritage stamp series, which began in 1978 with a stamp honoring Harriet Tubman, along with many other stamps, has paid tribute to African-American leaders, inventors, educators, scientists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and athletes.
 
The Postal Service remains committed to educating and informing America — and the world — about the many achievements and contributions of noted African Americans. As we work to transform the Postal Service to serve America, our stamp program will continue to highlight the individuals and accomplishments that have transformed our nation. Our celebrated Black Heritage stamp series is one way we do that. Dancer/Actor/Singer/ Choreographer Gregory Hines becomes the 42nd inductee in this series in 2019. 

For additional information:

 

National Postal Museum Exhibit, "The Black Experience: African-Americans on Stamps

https://arago.si.edu/exhibit_461.html

 

Publication 354, "A Celebration of African-American Heritage" 

http://about.usps.com/publications/pub354/welcome.htm