Verizon Wireless is teaming up with 100 Black Men to honor the legacy of African-Americans by sponsoring the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan of St. Louis, “Black Men Black History Month Essay Contest.”
The essay contest is open to High School Seniors in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area focusing on the topic of “How would Harriet Tubman, Fredrick Douglas or Dred Scott use today’s technology (smartphones, tablets, social media, etc.) to further their cause?”
“The goal of this Black History Month Essay Contest is to present our youth with a thought provoking question that will force them to do research on our past (Black History) and tie it in to modern day times by incorporating the topic of technology,” said Jacque Land, executive director of the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis.
Essays are due to the 100 Black Men office by February 28. Voting will take place March 4-8. Winners will be announced on March 11 at www.100BlackMenSTL.com and at a winners’ reception on March 16 at the 100 Black Men headquarters on Delmar Blvd. The top three winners will receive money towards a scholarship on behalf of 100 Black Men (1st place: $1,500; 2nd place: $1,000; 3rd place: $500) and be awarded a 4G LTE Tablet from Verizon Wireless. Additionally, the teacher who gets the most students to submit essays to the contest will also receive a 4G LTE Tablet from Verizon Wireless.
For more information and official rules, please visit http://100blackmenstl.com/black-history-month-essay-contest-sponsored-by-verizon-wireless-application/.
Essays should be sent to: 100 Black Men / Black History Essay Contest, Attn: Rich Miller, Chairman Education Dept., 4631 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108-1703