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    The 2016 Black History theme focuses on "Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories." The document provides context on the theme, discussing how the history of African Americans is embedded throughout locations in America from places where slaves disembarked to battlefields where freedoms were fought for. It cites two specific examples of hallowed grounds in Miami - D.A. Dorsey's home and Virginia Key Beach - that tell the story of the struggle for equal citizenship locally. Students are prompted to write an essay convincing readers of the importance for youth to know the history of struggles and how that knowledge can address current community concerns, citing specific evidence and details. The essay contest offers cash prizes for middle and high school students and must be submitted

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    The 2016 Black History theme focuses on "Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories." The document provides context on the theme, discussing how the history of African Americans is embedded throughout locations in America from places where slaves disembarked to battlefields where freedoms were fought for. It cites two specific examples of hallowed grounds in Miami - D.A. Dorsey's home and Virginia Key Beach - that tell the story of the struggle for equal citizenship locally. Students are prompted to write an essay convincing readers of the importance for youth to know the history of struggles and how that knowledge can address current community concerns, citing specific evidence and details. The essay contest offers cash prizes for middle and high school students and must be submitted

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    The 2016 Black History theme focuses on "Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories." The document provides context on the theme, discussing how the history of African Americans is embedded throughout locations in America from places where slaves disembarked to battlefields where freedoms were fought for. It cites two specific examples of hallowed grounds in Miami - D.A. Dorsey's home and Virginia Key Beach - that tell the story of the struggle for equal citizenship locally. Students are prompted to write an essay convincing readers of the importance for youth to know the history of struggles and how that knowledge can address current community concerns, citing specific evidence and details. The essay contest offers cash prizes for middle and high school students and must be submitted

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    The 2016 Black History theme focuses on "Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories." The document provides context on the theme, discussing how the history of African Americans is embedded throughout locations in America from places where slaves disembarked to battlefields where freedoms were fought for. It cites two specific examples of hallowed grounds in Miami - D.A. Dorsey's home and Virginia Key Beach - that tell the story of the struggle for equal citizenship locally. Students are prompted to write an essay convincing readers of the importance for youth to know the history of struggles and how that knowledge can address current community concerns, citing specific evidence and details. The essay contest offers cash prizes for middle and high school students and must be submitted

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    2016 Black History theme, Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories.

    BLACK HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST


    2016 Black History information to assist in responding to the prompt:
    The history of African Americans unfolds across the canvas of America, beginning before the
    arrival of the Mayflower and continuing to the present. From port cities where Africans
    disembarked from slave ships to the battle fields where their descendants fought for freedom,
    from the colleges and universities where they pursued education to places where they created
    communities during centuries of migration, the imprint of Americans of African descent is deeply
    embedded in the narrative of the American past. These sites prompt us to remember and over
    time became hallowed grounds.
    The hallowed grounds of Miamis local history landmarks such as D.A. Dorseys home in
    Overtown, on 9th Street and 2nd Avenue in Miami and Virginia Key Beach in Key Biscayne tell
    the story of our struggle for equal citizenship. The imprint of Americans of African descent is
    deeply embedded in the narrative of Miamis past.
    BLACK HISTORY PROMPT:
    As an activist that recognizes the power of knowledge to bring change within our youth, write to
    convince your reader why its important for young people to know and tell the history of the
    struggle of the past and how this knowledge can be used to address your community concerns.
    Cite specific evidence; include details to support your conclusion.
    PRIZES:
    Separate first, second and third place prizes will be awarded in the middle school and senior
    high school categories as follows:
    1st place - $200 U.S Currency
    2nd place - $100 U.S. Currency
    3rd place - $50 U.S. Currency

    African American History Advocate 2016 Black History Workshop at the Historic Lyric Theatre on
    Friday, February 19, 2016

    BLACK HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST GUIDELINES


    Essays must be typed, with a maximum length of 500 words (2 pages), double spaced on
    white paper, and stapled on the upper left hand corner. The prompt must be typed on the
    cover sheet. The cover sheet must also include the students name, grade level, email
    address, phone number (cell/home), and school. Failure to follow these guidelines will result
    in disqualification.
    All entries will be evaluated in their entirety with consideration being given to the following
    four elements: focus, organization, support and conventions.
    All entries are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016.
    Winners will be announced by Friday, February 12, 2016.
    Awards will be presented at the Historic Lyric Theatre on Friday, February 19, 2016 .
    The secondary categories are grades 6-8 and 9-12.
    MAIL OR HAND DELIVER TO:
    Dr. Sherrilyn Scott, Supervisor,
    Department of Social Sciences
    School Board Administration Building Annex, Room 326C
    1501 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Florida 33132
    Mail Code #9626
    Telephone: 305-995-1982

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