BLACK HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST

2016 Black History theme, ¡°Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories.¡±

BLACK HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST

2016 Black History information to assist in responding to the prompt:

The history of African Americans unfolds across the canvas of America, beginning before the

arrival of the Mayflower and continuing to the present. From port cities where Africans

disembarked from slave ships to the battle fields where their descendants fought for freedom,

from the colleges and universities where they pursued education to places where they created

communities during centuries of migration, the imprint of Americans of African descent is deeply

embedded in the narrative of the American past. These sites prompt us to remember and over

time became hallowed grounds.

The hallowed grounds of Miami¡¯s local history landmarks such as D.A. Dorsey¡¯s home in

Overtown, on 9th Street and 2nd Avenue in Miami and Virginia Key Beach in Key Biscayne tell

the story of our struggle for equal citizenship. The imprint of Americans of African descent is

deeply embedded in the narrative of Miami¡¯s past.

BLACK HISTORY PROMPT:

As an activist that recognizes the power of knowledge to bring change within our youth, write to

convince your reader why it¡¯s important for young people to know and tell the history of the

struggle of the past and how this knowledge can be used to address your community concerns.

Cite specific evidence; include details to support your conclusion.

PRIZES:

Separate first, second and third place prizes will be awarded in the middle school and senior

high school categories as follows:

? 1st place - $200 U.S Currency

? 2nd place - $100 U.S. Currency

? 3rd place - $50 U.S. Currency

African American History Advocate 2016 Black History Workshop at the Historic Lyric Theatre on

Friday, February 19, 2016

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BLACK HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST GUIDELINES

Essays must be typed, with a maximum length of 500 words (2 pages), double spaced on

white paper, and stapled on the upper left hand corner. The prompt must be typed on the

cover sheet. The cover sheet must also include the student¡¯s name, grade level, email

address, phone number (cell/home), and school. Failure to follow these guidelines will result

in disqualification.

All entries will be evaluated in their entirety with consideration being given to the following

four elements: focus, organization, support and conventions.

? All entries are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016.

? Winners will be announced by Friday, February 12, 2016.

? Awards will be presented at the Historic Lyric Theatre on Friday, February 19, 2016 .

The secondary categories are grades 6-8 and 9-12.

MAIL OR HAND DELIVER TO:

Dr. Sherrilyn Scott, Supervisor,

Department of Social Sciences

School Board Administration Building Annex, Room 326C

1501 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Florida 33132

Mail Code #9626

Telephone: 305-995-1982

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