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The Indiana Pacers, in conjunction with Indiana Black Expo Inc. (IBE), have announced the 2007-08 Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest. This marks the 12th year for the essay contest.

This yearā€™s essay contest is based on a studentā€™s answer to the question: ā€œIn 1965, Dr. King stood by President Lyndon B. Johnson as he signed the Voting Rights Act. Describe the expansion of voting rights in America since the 1960s. For the upcoming Presidential election, is it important to vote and why? Why do people take it so lightly?ā€

ā€œThe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest is something we have been proud to associate ourselves with the past 11 years,ā€ said Pacers CEO and President Donnie Walsh. ā€œThe beliefs of Dr. King, in particular his messages against violence, are something we have tried to carry on, not only through our own community efforts, but through this program. This is a tremendous opportunity for students to participate and honor Dr. King.ā€

ā€œMore and more each year, we see that todayā€™s youth have much to say about the state of our nationā€™s history and its impact on their lives today,ā€ said Tanasha L. Anders, IBE interim president and CEO. ā€œThis is a unique opportunity for students to do their homework about this historical time period and have their voices heard.ā€

Winners of the 2007-08 Dr. King Essay Contest will be divided into two divisions: Division I for middle/junior high school students and Division II for high school students. The top three winners in each division will receive a U.S. savings bond and special recognition during the Indiana Pacers home game against the Sacramento Kings on Jan. 19, 2008.

The school with the most entries will receive 200 tickets to the Pacersā€™ game vs. Sacramento on Jan. 19. All essays must be postmarked by Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008.

The contest is part of the Pacersā€™ Read to Achieve Program presented by Chase, the U.S. consumer and commercial banking brand of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

For more information on the essay contest, contact Pacers Sports & Entertainmentā€™s Community Relations Department at (317) 917-2500.

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