Jan 25 | Deadline for submissions for "I Have Pride" Black History & Culture Writing Contest
Calling all D.C 3rd-12th grade students!
Pride, is one of the three core values of The Black Swan Academy. We believe that youth should be proud of who they are and where they come from. This writing contest is meant to provide youth with the opportunity to explore the uniqueness of their own history and culture and reflect on the impact that it has had in their personal lives, as well as, the lives of others.
Why do you have PRIDE? Choose a moment in black history or a person, place or thing that makes you proud to be a Black American. Explain why this makes you proud. How did it impact your life or the lives of others?
Be creative! Submissions can be in the form of an essay, poem, song or monologue.
Eligibility:
- You must live or go to school in D.C.
- You must currently be in the 3rd-12th grade.
- Submission must be your own, original work.
-Winners must recite their work during award ceremony.
Rules:
- Submissions must remain under than 1000 words.
- You may submit a series of up to 3 poems.
- All submissions must be submitted online by the deadline.
- All submissions must include a completed entry form and release statement.
- All winners will be notified by email of their selection.