The YWCA Wheeling is proud to announce the continuation of our Project on Racism Contest, formerly known as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest. The event consists of an essay contest, a music/song contest, & a Five Minute Film contest.
The Project on Racism Contest still honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while encouraging students’ creativity through essay writing, musical expression, and film. The YWCA Wheeling is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We believe that due to the current adjustments that had to be made with schools and school systems during the pandemic, this contest should be able to fit into curriculums quite nicely.
Additional information is available upon request.
The 2021 Project on Racism Contest will be based on the following quote from Dr. King
“ We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”
-Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Students are invited to submit their entries on or before November 15th, 2020. The winning entries will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon at the WV Culture Center in Charleston WV, if gathering is permitted and able to be done safely. We hope you will consider incorporating our contest into your fall projects & curriculum. Thank you in advance for your participation, patience, and consideration.
