Black History Month Poetry Contest

 

Are you a creative writer?

Here's an opportunity to express yourself!

 

Black History Month Poetry Contest

Gift card prizes to all winners!

 

Open to ALL BCS students in grades 6th-12th

 

Entry requirements:

One entry per student

Must be original work

No longer than 1 typed page

Include your full name and grade at the end of your poem

Only poems accepted (no essays or narratives)

 

Due: February 15, 2021

 

Submit poems by email to:

[email protected]

 

Possible topics to explore:

*A poem discussing what Black History means to you

*A poem inspired by a quote from an African American

*A poem that honors and celebrates an African-American who is important to you