They Heard It Through the Grapevine

Manager, African American Latino and Gender Studies of the Palm Beach County School District Brian Knowles (left) and West Palm Beach, FL, Postmaster Ernest Onody (right) were pleased to recognize Marvin Gaye, the “Prince of Soul.”

The U.S. Postal Service issued the Marvin Gaye commemorative stamp on April 2, on what would have been the singer’s 80th birthday.

In June, West Palm Beach Postmaster Ernest Onody and Customer Relations Coordinator Gayle Jones represented the U.S. Postal Service at a Riviera Beach community event co-sponsored by the Urban League of Palm Beach County and the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. The event was a tribute to Gaye, and the dedication of a stamp enlargement was a highlight of the evening.

“With this new stamp in the Music Icons series, the U.S. Postal Service honors Marvin Gaye — the ‘Prince of Soul’ — one of the most influential music performers of his generation,” said Onody in his dedication remarks.

West Palm Beach Postmaster Ernest Onody (left) and Earl Hudnell, who is a member of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (right), posed for this photo opportunity.

Photos: West Palm Beach Customer Relations Coordinator Gayle Jones