In recognition of Black History Month, The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper is inviting local students to participate in our poetry and essay contest. Students in grades 3 through 12 can submit an original poem or essay celebrating Black History Month.
The deadline for entries is Friday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. The winning submissions will be published online at indianapolisrecorder.com.
Students can enter one poem or one essay on the form HERE.
Poetry and Essay Submission Instructions
Students can submit one (1) original essay answering one of the following prompts:
- The most inspirational story or person I’ve learned about during Black History Month is…
- It’s important for people to learn Black history because…
Students can submit one (1) original poem about the following topics:
- An inspirational person or event in Black history
- Why it’s important to learn Black history
Deadline
The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m.
Winners will be notified via the contact information provided. Winning submissions will be published at indianapolisrecorder.com.
Submit contest entries HERE.
For more information, email inquiries can be sent to newsroom@indyrecorder.com.
Camike Jones is the Editor-in-Chief of the Indianapolis Recorder. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Jones has a lifelong commitment to advocacy and telling stories that represent the community.
