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Black History Month Student Poetry & Essay Contest

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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 Monday, February 17th at 5 p.m. The winning submissions will be published online at indianapolisrecorder.com.

Students can either enter one poem or one essay on the form HERE.

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Poetry and Essay Submission Instructions

Students can submit one (1) original essay answering one of the following prompts:

  • The most inspirational story or person Iā€™ve learned about during Black History Month isā€¦
  • Itā€™s important for people to learn Black history becauseā€¦

Students can submit one (1) original poem about the following topics:

  • An inspirational person or event in Black history
  • Why itā€™s important to learn Black history

Deadline

The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 17 at 5 p.m.

Winners will be notified via the contact information provided. Winning submissions will be published at indianapolisrecorder.com.

For more information, email inquiries can be sent to newsroom@indyrecorder.com.

Camike Jones
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