Phillis Wheatley Commemorative Stamp Unveiled

Forever stamp honoring pioneering Black poet to be dedicated at her namesake high school

Feb. 3, 2026 at 2:31am

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The Phillis Wheatley Metropolitan Alumni Association (PWMAA) will unveil and dedicate a new commemorative Forever stamp honoring the pioneering 18th century Black poet Phillis Wheatley (Peters). The stamp ceremony will take place at Phillis Wheatley High School in Houston, Texas on February 26, 2026.

Why it matters

Phillis Wheatley was one of the first published African American poets and her work helped pave the way for future generations of Black writers. The new commemorative stamp is part of the U.S. Postal Service's ongoing Black Heritage series, which celebrates the contributions of influential African Americans.

The details

The stamp unveiling and dedication ceremony will be held at Phillis Wheatley High School, the school named after the pioneering poet. The event is being organized by the Phillis Wheatley Metropolitan Alumni Association (PWMAA).

  • The stamp ceremony will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.
  • Phillis Wheatley High School is located at 4901 Providence Street, 77026 in Houston, Texas.

The players

Phillis Wheatley Metropolitan Alumni Association (PWMAA)

The organization hosting the stamp unveiling and dedication ceremony for the Phillis Wheatley commemorative Forever stamp.

Phillis Wheatley High School

The Houston high school where the stamp ceremony will take place, named after the pioneering 18th century African American poet.

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The takeaway

The new Phillis Wheatley commemorative stamp is an important recognition of the poet's groundbreaking work and lasting legacy as one of the first published African American writers. The stamp unveiling at her namesake high school in Houston will celebrate Wheatley's pioneering contributions to American literature and Black history.