15 February 2011

NAACP's Youth Council Black History Month Student Essay Contest (Virginia)

Deadline: 22 February 2011

Pittsylvania County NAACP's Youth Council invites County students in grades eight through 12 to participate in an essay contest for Black History Month. Prizes are $200 for first place, $125 for second place and $75 for third place.

Participants should answer the following essay questions: "Who was the most influential, historical black figure of the Civil War era? Why? What impact has he/she had on Americans today?" Essays should be 700-800 words long. Deadline is Feb. 22.

Call Elizabeth Jones for details at 432-3231 or email ejones@0417@msn.com.

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