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, 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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