At this stage we all know of the unbridled racism that Henry Gates spewed at law officers late last month. But did you know that he is a member of the US Postal Service Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee? This committee reviews and selects subjects and artwork for US postage stamps.
African American Heritage and Culture Series Stamps: On Feb 21, 2009 Gates participated in a first day ceremony in New York City to welcome the 42 cent Civil Rights Pioneers pane of six stamps.
And Gates himself has appeared on a stamp.
The 1998 Great Writers of the 20th Century set of six from Ghana includes a 350-cedi stamp honoring gates (Scott 2027f) --Linns.com
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