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Black History Month Zoom by Ashley Turnbull
On Monday, February 24th at 8:00pm eastern
Click on picture for more information
Allen Toussaint Ceremony Page
October Stamp Exhibit
Boston World Expo need three million stamp to give away at stamp expo. Click on icon for more details.
Black Portrayals on U.S. Stamps
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
2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
ESPER is featured in APS video file.
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ESPER members in video plus
My One -Page Exhibit 2024
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Black Notables we lost in 2024
Memorial Philatelic Cover Display
by Don Neal
2025 USPS STAMP PROGRAM
Stamps Being Issued
February 2025
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Will be issued on Friday, February 21, 2025 in San Diego, CA
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Will be issued on Friday, February 28, 2025 in Dawsonville, GA
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Will be issued on Friday, February 21, 2025 in San Diego, CA
2025
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
First Day of Issue Ceremony in New York
First Day of Issue Ceremony
March 9, 2024
Church Creek, Maryland
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Aaron Stamp Dedication Ceremony
and ESPER Day in Maryland
Hank Aaron First Day Ceremony
in Atlanta, GA
Black History Month Stamp Honours Marie Joseph Angelique
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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Winter 2025
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.