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Indianapolis students celebrate Black History Month with Gregory Hines stamp

Posted at 8:53 PM, Feb 26, 2019
and last updated 2022-03-03 13:28:35-05

INDIANAPOLIS — George Washington High School had a special way to mark Black History Month on Tuesday.

With young voices raised in song and special remarks, students of all ages celebrated the release of the newest stamp in the Black Heritage Series from the U.S. Postal Service.

The forever stamp honors legendary dancer, Gregory Hines. The multi-talented entertainer was a tap dancer, actor, director and musician.

Hines died in 2003 of liver cancer at the age of 57.