The United States Postal Service has released a new Forever stamp honoring the remarkable legacy of Constance Baker Motley, a trailblazing figure in civil rights history and the judiciary. This stamp, the 47th in the USPS’s esteemed Black Heritage series, celebrates Motley’s pioneering achievements as the first African American woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court and her groundbreaking role as a federal judge.
The public is invited to the dedication ceremony of the Constance Baker Motley Forever stamp, which is set to take place on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 11 a.m. EST. This significant event will be held at the Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center, 348 E. 54th St, New York, NY 10022. The USPS encourages those interested in attending to RSVP via their website at usps.com/constancebakermotley.