We are now accepting entries from Capital District youth in 3-12 grade for the 25th Annual Black History Month Creative Expressions Contest!
All entries must reflect the theme of Black History. The subject must be about a Black person, group, event, experience, movement, or outcome that has or is having a significant impact on people of color in your community, in America, or the world. A committee will select 28 winners representing the 28 days in February 2021, which is Black History Month.
Contest Rules
There are three categories to choose from. If a student submits more then one entry,
only one will be eligible to win the contest.
Written Expression
Submit an original essay or original poem that is between 50 and 500 words.
All entries must:
Artistic Expression
Submit a photograph, computer-generated art, or a detailed photo or video of an original painting, collage, or drawing.
Oral Expression
Submit a video that shows the student reciting (not reading) or singing a song, an essay, a poem, or a speech that is by a Black author/leader/vocalist or is the student’s original work. The entry will be judged on its relevance to Black History and the quality of the student’s delivery as shown in the video.
All entries must:
ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 2020.
ENTRIES THAT ARE PLAGIARIZED, INCOMPLETE, OR LATE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Application Due Date Update: December 18th, 2020
One of the 29 Creative Expressions 2020 Winners: Kyla Mansfield
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