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| "Exploring Black History Through Stamps" exhibit Children and adults alike can learn about famous and important African-Americans, such as jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's "Exploring Black History Through Stamps" exhibit. The exhibit, celebrating Black History Month, will appear in five cities throughout February: Grand Rapids, Lansing, Mt. Clemens, Saginaw, Southfield. This year's featured stamp is one of Fitzgerald, called the "First Lady of Song." The extensive collection also depicts 61 of the 82 stamps honoring African-Americans who have made significant contributions to U.S. history and culture. Those honored in the exhibit include Underground Railroad activist Harriet Tubman, writer James Baldwin, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, actor Hattie McDaniel and others. While supplies last, exhibit visitors will receive a free color poster featuring all stamps in the U.S. Postal Service's African-American Heritage series, and children can receive a 24-page family activity book exploring black history and culture in America. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |