Langston Hughes Honored In Black Heritage Commemorative Stamp Series; USPS Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Black Heritage Series

U.S. Newswire | January 3, 2002 | Copyright

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Langston Hughes -- known for his insightful, colorful portrayals of black life in America from the twenties through the sixties -- will soon receive one of the nation's highest honors when the U.S. Postal Service issues a new commemorative postage stamp in his honor.

The stamp commemorates both the centennial of Hughes' birth and the 25th anniversary of the Black Heritage series. The Black Heritage series began in 1978 with the issuance of the Harriet Tubman commemorative stamp. The Hughes stamp will be issued Feb. 1 at the Schomburg Center for Research ...

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