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Feb. 11, 2025

USPS Honors Iconic Jazz Musician with Black Heritage Stamp Unveiling

Allen Toussaint Celebrated For His Contributions To American Music February 16, 2025 3:00 p.m.

Allen Toussaint Forever stamp

What:

The 48th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors the iconic New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint (1938-2015). The special stamp dedication event for the Allen Toussaint Black Heritage Stamp is free and open to the public during the Irving, TX Black Arts Council’s 2025 Annual Black History Program.

Who:

USPS Irving, TX Postmaster Curtis Brice
Members of the Irving Black Arts Council

Where:

3333 North MacArthur Blvd Dupree Theater, Irving, TX 75062

When:

February 16, 2025 3:00 p.m.

The Allen Toussaint stamp will be available for purchase at the event.  The Black Heritage Stamp is issued in panes of 20. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

Postal Products

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products at the event and through the Postal Store at usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724), by mail through USA Philatelic catalog or at Post Office locations nationwide.

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