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Honors Phillis Wheatley, a formerly enslaved woman who became the first author of African descent in the American colonies to publish a book, with recognition from figures including George Washington and Thomas Paine

Recognizes January 29, 2026, as the official date the United States Postal Service will issue a commemorative stamp honoring Wheatley's literary legacy

Documents South Carolina's century-long recognition of Wheatley through institutions including the Richland Library Wheatley branch (originally established 1930), the Phillis Wheatley Literary and Social Club in Charleston (founded 1916), and the Phillis Wheatley Community Center in Greenville (founded 1919)

Commemorates Wheatley's legacy during the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States