Welcome to Vote 4 York Black Heritage Stamp!

In February, my teacher asked students to write about any Lewis and Clark Expedition subject. I chose York, William Clark’s enslaved man servant, who was an integral part of the expedition. During my research for the report, I became more intrigued by York and I decided to take my school project to the next level. So much is known about Lewis and Clark and I felt that York’s contribution to the expedition has been undervalued and marginalized. Therefore I wrote the USPS Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee and asked them to consider honoring York with a Black Heritage Stamp. My proposal to honor York is “under consideration” according to a recent letter from the USPS Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Rep. Chris Van Hollen and York Stamp


This is my Congressman. His name is Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md). He is supporting my York stamp project. Below, please find recent media coverage:

Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/11-year-old-wants-postal-service-to-honor-lewis-and-clark-slave-with-a
stamp/2011/07/25/gIQAtaa5eI_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=profile_oneline





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