Here is an opportunity to learn some history and write about it. 

Essay Contest Requirements

1. Open to all students in Detroit Public Schools, Public or Private schools in the Detroit Metropolitan area.
2. Participants for the Essay Contest must be in grades 8 to 12.
3. Participants are required to write a 500 Word Essay titled: “How has Juneteenth made an impact on my life?” The Essay must be typed, double spaced, and include 1 inch margins. Participant’s name and (parent/guardian) phone number should be included on essay.
4. Participants are required to complete and submit an application in addition to submitting their essay.
5. The Essay will be judged by a panel of judges according to:
   1. Material organization (adherence to the topic).
   2. Vocabulary and style.
   3. Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and neatness.
   4. Following the contest rules.
   5. The submission deadline is June 1, 2011. All essays submitted become the property of the Women’s Committee at the Charles H. Write Museum of African American History and will not be returned. Make sure you retain a copy.
   6. Submissions can be sent by using 1 of 2 methods:
      1. It can be emailed along with application to: muhammadstacy@yahoo.com
      2. Or they can be mailed along with application to:

Essay/Art Contest

Charles H. Wright Museum

Attn: Women’s Committee

315 E. Warren Ave.

Detroit, MI  48201

1. There will be 3 awards for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place. The first place award is $150.00. The Second place award is $100.00. The Third award is $50.00. Winners will be announced at our Juneeteenth Celebration.

 For a definition of Juneteenth, click here: http://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm