January 6, 2013 is the 130th anniversary of Kahlil Gibran's birth...Sign the Petition for a Kahlil Gibran U.S. Postage Stamp

“Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.” -Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

"Wisdom is not in words; Wisdom is meaning within words."
-Kahlil Gibran

January 6, 2013 is the 130th anniversary of Kahlil Gibran's birth, it is also the day ADC is submitting their petition to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to request a postage stamp in commemoration of Gibran.

Kahlil Gibran is a poet, author, artist, and philosopher, who remains one of the most renowned figures in the world literary landscape. For Arab Americans and Arabs daunted by political, financial and social uncertainty, Gibran holds a valuable place as the immigrant voice in America. Arab Americans and Arabs have long ago claimed Gibran's achievements as their own, proudly holding his life and works close to their hearts.

In light of the growing negative sentiments and distrust being directed at the Arab American and Arab communities, Gibran's works and life serve as an eloquent reminder of the diversity and depth of all immigrant communities [and of all humankind].

ADC is petitioning the Citizen’s Stamp Advisory Committee with the hope that it will accept and recognize Gibran for his contributions in the form of a United States stamp.

Will you sign the petition, too?

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"The appearance of things change according to the emotions, and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves." -Kahlil Gibran