Black History Essay Contest
FOR AGES 10 – 17 YEARS

City of Wilmington, Mayor Michael S. Purzycki
Department of Parks and Recreation, Director lan R. Smith Essay Requirements:
1. Pick your favorite Afro American Leader, Inventor, or role model.
2. Essay must contain no less than five hundred words.
3. State why you selected that individual or individuals.
First Place prize – $500
Second Place prize – $250
Deadline for entrees is February 14, 2024
Winners will be announced February 23, 2024.

For more information please contact:
Robert P. Cannon (302) 438-3662.
Email entrees to RPCannon@WilmingtonDE.gov