Calling all D.C 6th-12th grade students!
Pride is one of the three core values of The Black Swan Academy. We believe that youth should be proud of who they are and where they come from. This writing contest is meant to provide youth with the opportunity to explore the uniqueness of their history and culture and reflect on the impact that it has had in their personal lives, as well as the lives of others.
Why do you have PRIDE? Choose a moment in black history or a person, place, or thing that makes you proud to be a Black American. Then, explain why this makes you proud. How did it impact your life or the lives of others?
Be creative! Submissions can be in the form of an essay, poem, song, monologue, or short story.
Eligibility:
- You must live or go to school in D.C.
- You must currently be in the 6th-12th grade.
- You identify as a Black or African American.
- Submission must be your own, original work.
- Winners must recite their work during the award ceremony.
Rules:
- Submissions must remain under 1000 words.
- You may submit a series of up to 3 poems or short stories
- All submission must be submitted online by the deadline (Tuesday, February 28th)
- All submissions must include a release statement
Selection: All eligible submissions will be processed through a selection committee. Winners will be decided based on whether or not they answered the prompt, creativity, and some grammar and organization. Please, take your time and submit your best work!
**Please note: If you are submitting on behalf of a student, please apply using contact information that is up to date and that you check regularly. We do contact award recipients via phone and email. If you don't respond within a reasonable time, the student's submission will be disqualified.