USPS Honors Phillis Wheatley, First Published African American Poet, With 49th Black Heritage Stamp

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What: The U.S. Postal Service is honoring Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784), the first author of African descent in the American Colonies to publish a book, with the 49th stamp in the Black Heritage series. The first-day-of-issue event for the Phillis...