– Joelle Fishman, People’s World
The annual People’s World African American History Month Arts and Writing Competition for High School Students is open for entries in artwork, essay poem or song.
This year’s theme is: “What is your vision for the future? How can being involved in the struggle for freedom and equality bring positive change to your life and the larger community?” The theme reflects on the historic struggle for African American freedom and resistance to oppression through the decades, and the fact that today’s youth movement is joining the struggle to combat racism, poverty and social injustice.
Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012 and should include name, address, phone, e-mail, age and school. Paper size for artwork should be no larger than 12″ x 15″. Essay, poem or song should be no longer than two pages. Entries should be mailed to People’s World, 37 Howe St., New Haven CT 06511, or call (203) 624-4254.
Gift certificates will be awarded on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 4 pm at the New Haven Peoples Center, 37 Howe Street, during the 38th Annual African American History Month Celebration. All entries will be recognized. This competition is sponsored annually by the People’s World in Connecticut to remember the lives and work of Dalzenia Henry and Virginia Henry who devoted themselves to the young people of New Haven and to making a better future.
