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SAMANTHA DORM THE HISTORIAN BY JONATHAN DESMARAIS
“Learning about my family and other members of York's black community has given me a greater sense of self. Their accomplishments motivate me to be a better person, and to stay focused on continuing their legacies.” ~ Samantha Dorm
Descending from a long line of changemakers and prominent Yorkers, Samantha Dorm frequently draws upon her family history for inspiration and for the continual uncovering of York’s African-American past. As she explains, “Learning about my family and other members of York's black community has given me a greater sense of self. Their accomplishments motivate me to be a better person, and to stay focused on continuing their legacies.” Those who know Samantha (and most of York does), know that she fights tirelessly for the celebration of Black greatness in York’s past and present, and is so incredibly deserving to be named a York County Changemaker. Samantha expresses her gratitude and reverence for this recognition, saying, “Changemaker conveys a sense of being able to make a difference. Whereas the recognition in my case is centered around efforts to preserve and protect the legacy of my ancestors, I take great pride in this selection from the York community.”
