Maya Angelou

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The Maya Angelou stamp is a commemorative stamp issued by the United States Postal Service in 2015. The stamp features a portrait of Angelou, an African American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist who is known for her powerful and eloquent writings on race, gender, and identity, as well as for her contributions to American culture and literature. The background of the stamp features a quote evoking Angelou‘s famous autobiographical workI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” The stamp was designed by Ethel Kessler and was issued as a Forever stamp.

Description

The Maya Angelou stamp is a beautiful tribute to the legacy of Maya Angelou, a renowned African American author, poet, and civil rights activist. Angelou is best known for her autobiographical workI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” which was published in 1969 and has since become a classic in American literature.

The stamp was issued as a Forever stamp, meaning it is always equal in value to the current FirstClass Mail 1ounce price. The stamp was issued in 2015, the same year that Angelou passed away at the age of 86. The Maya Angelou stamp is a fitting tribute to her life and legacy.

Angelou was a groundbreaking author and civil rights activist who used her words to inspire millions of people around the world. Her work has had a lasting impact on American culture and literature, and the stamp serves as a reminder of her enduring legacy.

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