September 15th - October 15th
Event Special Page
USPS celebrates its 250TH Anniversary July 23, 2025
ESPER MEMBER AT USPS 250TH ANNIVERSARY

Elliot Gruber, National Postal Museum director; Postmaster General David Steiner; USPS Board of Governors Chair Amber McReynolds; and Benjamin Franklin, played by actor Barry

McReynolds holds her hand over her heart during the national anthem.

Actor Barry Stevens adopted the persona of Benjamin Franklin in his role as master of ceremonies

Elliot Gruber, National Postal Museum director; Postmaster General David Steiner; USPS Board of Governors Chair Amber McReynolds; and Benjamin Franklin, played by actor Barry
Photos Courtesy USPS

Farnese Hicks, Betty Session, Clarence McKnight and Jean Lewis



Farnese Hicks, Betty Session, Clarence McKnight and Jean Lewis
Photos Courtesy Jean Lewis

Voting Ends September30, 2025
ESPER at 2025 SESE stamp show in Ga.
Boston World Expo need three million stamp to give away at stamp expo. Click on icon for more details.
Hotel is accepting reservations
In Memory of Rev. Dr. David Mielke
(1945-2025)
Click on picture to view his obituary
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
Black Heritage Series Album Pages Created by APS from ESPER website
(Stamps can be mounted on these pages)
ESPER is featured in APS video file.

ESPER members in video plus
Exhibits 2021 -2025
Black Notables we lost in 2024
Memorial Philatelic Cover Display
by Don Neal
2025 USPS STAMP PROGRAM
Stamps Being Issued
September 2025

First Day of Ceremony on Tuesday, September 9 in New Haven, CT

First Day of Ceremony on Saturday, September 13, Washington, DC

First Day of Ceremony on Friday, September Danville, IN

First Day of Ceremony on Tuesday, September 9 in New Haven, CT
My One -Page Exhibit 2025
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2025
Black Portrayals on U.S. Stamps
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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.
APS’s new digital magazine for the next generation of stamp collectors

African-American stamps being issued in 2025

Allen Toussaint
Will be issued
Jazz Heritage Museum in New Orlean
on January 31, 2025
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Allen Toussaint Ceremony Page
African-American stamps being issued in 2024



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

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

Marie Joseph Angelique Booklet


Marie Joseph Angelique
Booklet Cover and Back

Marie Joseph Angelique First Day Cover

Back of First Day Cover



Spring 2025
Our Third Quarter 2025
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.