Together with SUNY Suffolk, Suffolk County Office of Minority Affairs, and the African American Advisory Board, SUNY Suffolk students are invited to enter a writing contest in honor of Juneteenth.
We are seeking student-writing examples that speak to things having to do with Black History, specifically Juneteenth. We are inviting teachers, faculty members, and/or schools to make this a project to which winning award of First prize, Second prize, and Third Prize will be given. Pieces will be exhibited at the H Lee Dennison Building for visitors to see and read, and that will be part of a contest.
The Suffolk County Office of Minority Affairs, and the African American Advisory Board welcome the opportunity to encourage the acquisition of knowledge about African Americans as they emerged as a talented and celebrated group in America, after having been subject to years of difficulty and suffering in our nation.
SUNY SUFFOLK STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE:
Deadline to submit is extended to June 20th for students.
Please send their written piece to Chairperson James Banks
at: banksj@sunysuffolk.edu by June 20, 2023.
Writings will be judged on the content, and its relevance to Juneteenth.
$100,-first prize, $50,00 second prize, 25.00 third prize.
Read more about History of Juneteenth, Symbols and Traditions of Juneteenth and Local Juneteenth Celebrations.
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