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USPS Honors Phillis Wheatley, First Published African American Poet, With 49th Black Heritage Stamp
Phillis Wheatley, first African-descended author in American Colonies, is honored in USPS’ 49th Black Heritage stamp series showcasing her literary impact.
- On Jan. 2, 2026 the U.S. Postal Service announced it will issue the 49th Black Heritage stamp honoring Phillis Wheatley, poet .
- Wheatley was born in West Africa, brought to Boston enslaved, and educated in the Wheatley household, with her 1773 collection demonstrating mastery of poetic forms.
- Antonio Alcalá, USPS art director, designed the Phillis Wheatley stamp using an existing Kerry James Marshall portrait; it will be issued as a Forever stamp in panes of 20 with a free first-day ceremony Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at 11 a.m.
- Amid USPS's 250th year, Wheatley's legacy continues to inspire through schools, libraries and memorials named for Wheatley while serving more than 170 million addresses.
- Customers can purchase the stamp at Post Office locations nationwide, The Postal Store , by calling 844, with licensed products on Amazon and stamp-inspired items at StampsForever.com.
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