Gwen Ifill Forever stamp now available from USPS
Trailblazing journalist Gwen Ifill will be remembered forever.
At a ceremony on Thursday, the United States Postal Service officially unveiled the Forever stamp in Ifill’s honor.
USPS announced last fall that Ifill, who died in 2016 due to complications from cancer, would be honored with the stamp. Now, it’s officially available.
Ifill’s stamp includes her name, photo and the words “Black Heritage” across the top. It’s the 43rd stamp in USPS’ “Black Heritage” series.
At the ceremony in Washington, D.C., Ifill’s former colleagues and city officials gathered to remember her, including D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
The 43rd stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Gwen Ifill, one of the nation’s most esteemed journalists. ✉️ #GwenIfillForever #BlackHeritageStamps https://t.co/6P0xdpFTLz
— U.S. Postal Service (@USPS) January 30, 2020
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks to proclaim today in Washington DC, Jan 30 2020, as Gwen Ifill Day during a stamp dedication ceremony at @MetropolitanAME. #GwenIfillForever pic.twitter.com/HvmxMlO10j
— U.S. Postal Service (@USPS) January 30, 2020
Thrilled to be with the great @michele_norris and @Sifill_LDF as we take part in #BlackHeritageStamps ceremony honoring Sherrilyn’s cousin Gwen Ifill, my beloved friend and former partner pic.twitter.com/sJzo8ZslRy
— Judy Woodruff (@JudyWoodruff) January 30, 2020
The #gwenifillforever stamp is beautiful!!!! pic.twitter.com/oH60lW9eg2
— NABJ Headquarters (@NABJ) January 30, 2020
It is my honor to remember the inimitable Gwen Ifill with a stamp that ensures her legacy carries on!#gwenifillforever https://t.co/lwF4fpBa87
— Dorothy M Tucker (@Dorothy4NABJ) January 30, 2020
Today is the day!!! I could not be more proud or excited. A dream come true. #GwenIfillForever https://t.co/tUtLhi86Vp
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) January 30, 2020
Its official! An honor to unveil the @USPS Gwen Ifill stamp and recognize her extraordinary accomplishments. #gwenifillforever #BlackGirlMagic ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/NkmzGQw7Ac
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) January 30, 2020
A wonderful moment today... I think of Gwen every Friday night and ask, "What would she do?" https://t.co/ovfWaqLD62
— Robert Costa (@costareports) January 30, 2020
