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STAMP: A Story of Black America and US Postage
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
- Date: 02/04/2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
201 W Jefferson St
Joliet, Illinois 60432 - Introduction: In 1947, an odd group gathers regularly at a restaurant called STAMP, where they share stories and discuss world affairs. The patrons have one thing in common; they're black Americans who've all been featured on the US postage stamp.
Their daily routine is interrupted when a young girl (Jersey) wanders in for a bite to eat after a trip from the library. She's needs to finish a report on Benjamin Franklin, the first to be featured on a postage stamp; she's been told: "No blacks have been featured on the stamp, and never will." Interesting stories and music bring the education of black contribution to American society, as well as their featured achievement on US postage stamps.
FEATURING the history of:
* BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
(DeWayne Nesby)
(DeWayne Nesby)
* BESSIE SMITH
(Tammy A. Riley)
(Tammy A. Riley)
* MARTIN LUTHER KING
(Roland McClendon)
(Roland McClendon)
* PATRICIA ROBERTS HARRIS
(Kim Steele)
(Kim Steele)
* ROSA PARKS
(Pam Coley)
(Pam Coley)
ADMISSION
FREE! The history, priceless
FREE! The history, priceless
PRODUCED BY
Weston, GSW Network
Weston, GSW Network
This original production is making its debut here in Joliet and is directed by Weston of GSW Network (www.gsw.network). “Stamp,” in its expanded version, will be presented for School District 86 at Washington Jr. High on Monday, February 27.
For more information: STAMP