South End Community Center and Stratford Library Teen Services Department announce our annual Black History Month Contest for Stratford students in grades 6 - 8.
Essays or art must be returned to the Stratford South End Community Center or the Stratford Library Teen Services Department by February 12, 2010.
First, Second and Third Prize winners will be formally announced and prizes awarded at a celebration event on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in The Stratford Library Lovell Room from 5-6:30p.m.
Choose one of the following topics:
Essay 1:
Write an essay about any African American past or present (both famous and not so famous) and why you think that he or she should receive the Nobel Peace Prize or any other similar award.
Essay 2:
Write an essay about any African American past or present (both famous and not so famous) and explain why you would like to grow up to be like that person.
Write a poem or create artwork :
Write a poem or create a drawing or other artwork about an African American person or a special event in African American history.
All essays must be typed with a cover page including student’s name, age, phone number, school, grade and teacher
For more information contact:
South End Community Center 203-377-0689
Stratford Library Teen Services 203-385-4167
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