Davids Invites Kansans to Share Their Stories Ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Representative Sharice Davids is inviting Kansans in the Third District to share what America means to them through a short video submission as part of her America 250 initiative.
Kansans of all ages can submit their videos HERE.
“Every community has a story to tell, and I want to make sure Kansans are part of how we mark this moment in our nation’s history,” said Davids. “I’m looking forward to hearing from people across the Third District about what they love about this country, what patriotism means to them, and what they hope for the next 250 years.”
Participants are invited to submit a short video response addressing one of the following prompts:
- What do you love about America?
- What does patriotism mean to you?
- What is your hope for this country for the next 250 years?
- What would you like your fellow Americans to know?
- How are you celebrating America250?
Video Submission Guidelines:
- Videos must be filmed horizontally (landscape mode)
- Participants should begin by introducing themselves
- Videos must be 1 minute or less and may be edited for final use
- Accepted formats: .mp4 or .mov
- All participants must sign an appearance release form to be featured; participants under 18 must have parent or guardian permission
- Release forms should be returned via email to DavidsPress@mail.house.gov or by mail to 9200 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 562, Overland Park, KS 66210
- Submissions must be made using the official form to be considered
- Only submissions from residents of Kansas’ Third Congressional District (KS-03) will be accepted
- Submissions must be original work; videos suspected of plagiarism or artificial intelligence generation will not be accepted
- Deadline for submission is July 10, 2026
Davids recently completed her America 250 Week, where she toured the Kansas City VA Medical Center, hosted a discussion on the cultural and historical significance of the American bison, the national mammal of the United States, and visited John Brown Park in Osawatomie.