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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Through Stamps & Service
Hispanic Heritage Month offers us a time to reflect on the art, leadership, and resilience of Hispanic, Latino and Latina Americans. The U.S. Postal Service has long recognized these contributions through these commemorative stamps that are small works of art that carry big stories. (All stamp information below comes from the National Postal Museum.)
Honored on Stamps, Remembered in History
César E. Chávez: Co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Chávez was a powerful advocate for farm laborers’ rights. His stamp reminds us of the dignity of hard work and the importance of standing together for fair treatment.
Luis Muñoz Marín: As Puerto Rico’s first democratically elected governor, Muñoz Marín helped usher in a new era of progress for the island. His stamp honors leadership rooted in service to community.
Padre Félix Varela: A humanitarian, priest and thinker who spent much of his life advocating for education, human rights, and social justice. He dedicated himself to helping the sick and supporting the oppressed.
Julia de Burgos: A celebrated Puerto Rican poet and activist, de Burgos’ writing championed social justice, feminism, and Puerto Rican identity.
Roberto Clemente – A Puerto Rican-born baseball legend who was the first Latino inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Revered for both his extraordinary talent on the field and his humanitarian spirit off of it, he remains an enduring symbol of excellence, service, and pride.
Celia Cruz: “The Queen of Salsa,” a Cuban-American singer who became an international icon. Her music brought Afro-Cuban rhythms to global audiences, influencing Latin music broadly.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez: Known simply as “Selena,” her influence as a Tejano music star, her crossover appeal, and her enduring legacy in music and culture earned her a place among Latin music legends.
These stamps are more than collectibles, they are reminders of lives dedicated to art, justice, leadership, and independence.
Connecting Heritage to Service
At USPS FCU, we are proud to serve these dedicated individuals. We know that behind every letter delivered and every package sorted are stories of resilience, family, and commitment. All values that are deeply reflected in Hispanic heritage. Just as these leaders left lasting legacies, Hispanic, Latino, and Latina American postal workers make an everyday impact in communities across the country.
Our Thanks
To our Hispanic, Latino, and Latina American postal workers: thank you for your service, your dedication, and the pride you bring to your work. We honor your contributions not only during Hispanic Heritage Month, but each and every day.
Your stories, like those depicted on stamps constantly remind us that service, culture, and community are worth celebrating and preserving.
