On August 16, 1963, artist and graphic designer Charles White became the first Black artist to design a U.S. postage stamp. He created the stamp to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., celebrating the important contributions King made to the Civil Rights Movement.
White was an influential artist who advocated for social justice, and this design was a testament to both his skill and his commitment to representing African American experiences through art. The stamp featured a portrait of Dr. King and was part of the recognition of his leadership in the fight for racial equality.
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