ESPER at BALPLEX Stamp Show




Mark Thompson Frame Exhibit




ESPER at NOJEX Stamp Show




USPS celebrates its 250TH Anniversary July 23, 2025

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
ESPER MEMBERS AT USPS 250TH ANNIVERSARY

Farnese Hicks, Betty Session, Clarence McKnight and Jean Lewis



Farnese Hicks, Betty Session, Clarence McKnight and Jean Lewis
Photos Courtesy Jean Lewis
ESPER at GASS Special Page
In Memory of Rev. Dr. David Mielke
(1945-2025)
Event Special Page
Boston World Expo needs three million stamp to give away at stamp expo. Click on icon for more details.
Hotel is accepting reservations
Click on picture to view his obituary
Welcome to ESPER Video
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The video is an
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 with Howard Ingram, Walter Faison, Charlene Blair, and Clarence McKnight
Black Heritage Series Album Pages Created by APS from ESPER website
ESPER is featured in APS video file.
ESPER members in video plus
(Stamps can be mounted on these pages)
Black Notables we lost in 2024
Memorial Philatelic Cover Display
by Don Neal
2025 USPS STAMP PROGRAM
2026 USPS STAMP PROGRAM
Exhibits 2021 -2025
My One -Page Exhibit 2025
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2025
Black Portrayals on U. S. Stamps
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.
African-American stamps being issued in 2026



Muhammad Ali
Will be issued
Louisville, KY
January 15, 2026
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Phillis Wheatley
Will be issued
Boston, Ma
January 29, 2026
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Figures of the American Revolution




Harriet Powers
TBA
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TBA
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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 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


Fall 2025
Our Fourth 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.



























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