Four months ago, the United States Postal Service issued the 42nd stamp in the Black Heritage series and honored Tony Award-winning entertainer Gregory Hines, who passed away in 2003 when he was 57 years old. Hines is best known for his work as a tap dancer and choreographer. However, he also made a name for himself as a singer and actor who secured work on Broadway, in movies and on television. During his life, Hines influenced countless tap dancers and was even seen as a mentor to some of them, including Andrew Nemr, with whom he co-founded Tap Legacy Foundation, Inc. And, I recently had a chance to get a…
