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Black History Month Zoom by Ashley Turnbull

On Monday, February 24th at 8:00pm eastern 

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Allen Toussaint Ceremony Page

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October Stamp Exhibit

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Boston World Expo need three million stamp to give away at stamp expo. Click on icon for more details. 

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 Black Portrayals on U.S. Stamps

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Hotel will start accepting reservations March 1, 2025 

Welcome to ESPER Video 

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The video is a

introduction to ESPER

Our founder Dr. Esper G. Hayes

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This is Dr. Hayes' last known interview.  It was at our

30th anniversary in 2018.

APS Reflecting with  ESPER Video

Interview wit Howard Ingram, Walter Faison, Charlene Blair and Clarence McKnight

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2021, 2022, 2023 and  2024

ESPER is featured in APS  video file.

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ESPER members in video plus

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My One -Page Exhibit 2024

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Black Notables we lost in 2024

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2025 USPS STAMP PROGRAM

Stamps Being Issued

February 2025 

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APS’s new digital magazine for the next generation of stamp collectors

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U.S. Postal Service and We Are Teachers are proud to announce The USPS Pen Pal Project, a new, free educational program for grade 3-5 students.

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African-American stamps being issued in 2025

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Allen Toussaint

Will be issued

Jazz Heritage Museum in New Orlean

on January 31, 2025

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African-American stamps being issued in 2024

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The Underground Railroad Issued

March 9, 2024 

Church Creek, MD

Hank Aaron

Date of Issue July 31

at 10:00 am

Truist Park Stadium

Atlanta, Ga

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Kwanzaa

Date of Issue: September  25

​Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Constance Baker Motley

Will be issued

January 31, 2024 

 New York, New York

African-American stamp Ceremonies in 2024 

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First Day of Issue Ceremony in New York

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First Day of Issue Ceremony

March 9, 2024

Church Creek, Maryland

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Underground Railroad

Ceremony in New York

April 30, 2024

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Aaron Stamp Dedication Ceremony

and ESPER Day in Maryland

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in Atlanta, GA

Black History Month Stamp Honours Marie Joseph Angelique

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Black History Month

Honour Marie Joseph Angelique

Issued January 31, 2025

Cancellation: Montreal, Canada

 Illustrator: Alexis Eke

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Marie Joseph Angelique Booklet

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Marie Joseph Angelique

Booklet Cover and Back

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Marie Joseph Angelique First Day Cover

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Back of First Day Cover

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Our Jan. 2025, 1st Quarter 

 issue is ready for viewing in the

Members Only Section. 

Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections

The Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections (ESPER) is an international stamp society dedicated to promoting the collecting of stamps and philatelic material depicting people and events related to the African diaspora and to encouraging and supporting the interest and participation of Black people in all aspects of philately. It is ESPER's sincere hope that visiting our website not only will enhance your knowledge of stamp collecting and Black heritage, but also will create a desire to start or revive your own collection of stamps or other philatelic material. 

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