ESSAY CONTEST
The life work of Malcolm X, Jesse Owens and Bessie Coleman, both harrowing and filled with triumph, had a profound impact on the ever changing landscape of civil rights in the United States. Honoring their significance and the significance of those who followed in their footsteps is a process that should hardly be limited to a single tributary Web site or a mere 28 days out of the year. Instead, honoring these great men and women who selflessly dedicated their lives towards improving all of humanity is a process that should take place all year long.
This, of course, is where you come in.
CMG Worldwide is inviting children and adults of all ages to rack their brains and participate in the Black History Month essay contest. The essay contest is part of CMG Worldwide's month-long tribute to commemorate African American heritage. The theme of this year's essay contest is: "One dream, one nation."
In 500 words or less, participants are invited to write about any African American leader of the past (both famous and not famous) and focus on what their message was and why they were important to the country. The essay can be personal or it can speak in terms of generalities. There are no age requirements and the contest is open to all people.
A panel of judges will select the winning essay which will be featured prominently on the front page of the CMG Worldwide Black History Web site for one year.
Guidelines for the essay contest are:
- Entries must be submitted by Monday, March 1, 2010.
- Each person may enter up to one essay at 500 words (or shorter) in length. Essays should be single-spaced.
- The winning essay will be announced on Friday, March 5th, 2010 and will be published on the CMG Worldwide Black History Web site for one (1) full year and archived as a previous winner.