Sondra Sampson's Blog - Posts Tagged "h-r-474"

I received an official letter from U.S. Senator Thom Tillis recognizing me as an “extraordinary North Carolinian” for my advocacy as a Deaf and Lumbee author.

I share what that word truly means to me on my blog today:

https://sondrasampsonbooks.net/blogs/...

#HR474 #LumbeePride #DeafAuthor #SilentFeatherPress #Recognition #SondraSampson

I’m honored to share that I’ve been invited to meet with Chairman John Lowery of the Lumbee Tribe this Wednesday, August 7, 2025, in recognition of my advocacy as a Deaf and Lumbee author.

This meeting means so much to me a moment I’ve hoped and prayed for.

Thank you to the Lumbee Tribe for this invitation and for acknowledging my voice.

#Lumbee #DeafAuthor #SilentFeatherPress #SignsFromTheSpirit #HR474

Today was a moment I’ll never forget.
I had the honor of meeting with Chairman John Lowery of the Lumbee Tribe to share my books and journey as a Deaf Lumbee author. We cried together about our fathers, and he gifted me the first Chairman’s Coin he has ever given along with coins for my children and Pow Wow tickets.

He told me my story inspired him to write a book.
That meant everything.

Thank you to Tasha Oxendine for capturing the moment and sharing it on the official Lumbee Tribe Facebook page.

Read the full story here on my blog:
https://sondrasampsonbooks.net/blogs/...

#SilentFeatherPress #LumbeeAuthor #SignsFromTheSpirit #GriefHealing #DeafVoices #HR474 #NativeStories