Resolution to honor Phillis Wheatley and recognize the USPS stamp release on January 29, 2026.

The South Carolina Senate honors American Revolution-era poet Phillis Wheatley and recognizes January 29, 2026, as the official date for the United States Postal Service to issue a stamp commemorating her literary legacy. Wheatley, a formerly enslaved woman, was the first African American to publish a book in the American colonies, with her achievements recognized by notable figures such as George Washington and Thomas Paine. The resolution highlights the enduring impact of Wheatley's work, celebrated through various South Carolina institutions and community centers named in her honor.

Resolution to honor Phillis Wheatley and recognize the USPS stamp release on January 29, 2026.

The South Carolina Senate honors American Revolution-era poet Phillis Wheatley and recognizes January 29, 2026, as the official date for the United States Postal Service to issue a stamp commemorating her literary legacy. Wheatley, a formerly enslaved woman, was the first African American to publish a book in the American colonies, with her achievements recognized by notable figures such as George Washington and Thomas Paine. The resolution highlights the enduring impact of Wheatley's work, celebrated through various South Carolina institutions and community centers named in her honor.