WASHINGTON, Dec. 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ --
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What:
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The 48th stamp in the
Black Heritage series honors the legendary musician and songwriter
Allen Toussaint (1938-2015). An icon of New Orleans music,
Toussaint's contributions to rhythm and blues (R&B), jazz, and
rock 'n' roll have left an enduring mark on American
music.
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The first-day-of-issue
event for the Allen Toussaint Black Heritage stamp is free and open
to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtags
#AllenToussaintStamp and
#BlackHeritageStamp.
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Who:
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Gary Barksdale, chief
postal inspector, U.S. Postal Inspection Service
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Quint Davis, chief
executive officer, Festival Productions Inc.
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When:
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Thursday, Jan. 30,
2025, at 11 a.m. CST
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Where:
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George and Joyce
Wein Jazz & Heritage Center
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1225 N. Rampart
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New Orleans, LA
70116
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RSVP:
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Attendees are
encouraged to register at
usps.com/blackheritagestamp
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Background:
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Music icon Allen
Toussaint's legacy continues to inspire. A prolific pianist,
singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, Toussaint left
an indelible mark on New Orleans music and beyond.
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His legendary career
spanned decades, producing countless hits and collaborations with a
wide array of artists. From classic songs such as "Fortune Teller"
and "Southern Nights" to his behind-the-scenes work, Toussaint's
influence continues to resonate globally.
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President Barack Obama
recognized Toussaint with the National Medal of Arts in 2013. His
previous honors include induction into the Blues Hall of Fame in
2012, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011, the Louisiana Music
Hall of Fame in 2009, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
In 2022, the New Orleans City Council renamed Robert E. Lee
Boulevard for Toussaint, who lived on the four-mile-long
thoroughfare during the last years of his life.
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Ethel Kessler, an art
director for USPS, designed the stamp using a photograph by Bill
Thompkins.
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The Allen Toussaint
stamp will be issued in panes of 20. Forever stamps will always be
equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce
price.
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Postal Products
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products
through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by
calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations
nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the
USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Additional
information on stamps, First Day of Issue Ceremonies and stamp
inspired products can be found at StampsForever.com.
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National contact: Felicia M.
Lott
felicia.m.lott@usps.gov
usps.com/news
Local contact: Evelina B.
Ramirez
evelina.b.ramirez@usps.gov
usps.com/news
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