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.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Meeting with Leaders at the 2012 CBCF to Promote York Stamp

I had a great time attending this year's Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, DC.  I met with many influential people including; Marc Morial, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. John Conyers, Rep. Bobby Scott, Dr. John S. Wilson, Rev. Al Sharpton and Regina Jackson.  They have all taken interest in the York Stamp Campaign.  I hope that Mr. York will get a stamp soon and to work with these leaders as a national youth leader.  



National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial 
Rep. Bobby Scott & Dr. John S. Wilson


Rep. John Conyers Jr.
Ms. Regina Jackson & Rev. Al Shapton


Mr. Anthony Freddie & Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee 





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Sunday, January 29, 2012

NIKE Founder Philip Knight Supports York Stamp Campaign




Hi everyone. As you know, I'm going to Lewis and Clark College to see their York statue which is in Portland, OR in March. Because Portland is home to my favorite sneaker company, I wrote Nike's Founder and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Philip Knight for a tour and a face to face meeting. Unfortunately, they don't give tours but Mr. Knight wrote me back on his personal stationary and sent me an autographed Nike hat!


Ok...I am a little sad I can't see Nike upclose - C'mon JUST DO IT! I do appreciate the cool York support letter and gift. NICE!


THANK YOU MR. KNIGHT!

Jackson
Your sneaker wearer...size 6
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