There is one week left for students to enter the Equal Justice Initiative and Montgomery County Maryland Lynching Memorial Project essay scholarship contest.
MoCo students: There's one week left to Enter the #RacialJustice Essay Contest! Students are asked to examine the history of a topic of racial injustice and its legacy. They are encouraged to reflect on how the topic impacts their own communities. ➡️ https://t.co/nfj1jKR5xQ. pic.twitter.com/AbND41Nw0j
— Montgomery County MD Government (@MontgomeryCoMD) October 24, 2021
“The Equal Justice Initiative in partnership with the Montgomery County Maryland Lynching Memorial Project is pleased to announce an upcoming scholarship contest open to 9th – 12th grade students attending public high school in Montgomery County, where prizes totaling at least $5,000 will be awarded to winning participants.
Students are asked to examine the history of a topic of racial injustice and to discuss its legacy today. Essays should explain the chosen topic using a specific historical event(s), explore how the injustice persists, and imagine solutions for a future free from racial injustice. Students are encouraged to reflect on how the topic impacts their own lives and communities.“