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Black History Month Essay Contest

Black History Month Essay Contest In-Person

Prompt: Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Had a Dream” speech is arguably his most notable speech, what is your dream for the world?

Elligibility and Rules:

  • Students must have an active library card and live and attend school in Jersey City.
  • Essay should be no more than 500 words.
  • The essay must include a title page with the student’s name, age, phone number, and email.

Essays will be accepted from February 1st-February 28th, and judged by a panel of library staff. The winners will be contacted through email and given the chance to read their essays aloud at the Priscilla Gardner Main Library.

Date:
Thursday, February 13, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
All Day Event
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
PGML- Bonetti Room
Audience:
  Young Adult  
Categories:
  February     February > Black History Month  
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Nicole Zimmermann