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CBM-DC hosts an annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest. Students receive cash prizes, plaques, certificates, and other awards. This event has been held for twenty plus years.
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January 25, 2011
Greetings:
The Washington, D.C. Chapter of Concerned Black Men, Inc.® {CBM-DC} would be honored to have the students of your school or organization participate in our 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest (no limitation on the number of student participants).
This contest is one of the initial programs offered by CBM-DC. It allows students to present their views on a selected topic. We are extremely pleased that this program – through the efforts of many dedicated positive role models and schools in Washington, DC and the Washington Metropolitan Area – continues to provide support for students to enhance their written and oratorical skills.
The topic this year, "Rap/Hip-Hop Does It Uplift Youth or Bring Them Down".
The contest is open to 7th through 12th grade students in the Washington metropolitan area. General prizes will be given to all contestants at the end of the Contest. Cash prizes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners at the CBM-DC Annual Youth Recognition Awards Banquet to be held on a Saturday, June 5th, 2010. The 1st place winner will be the keynote speaker at the Awards Banquet.
CONTEST DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION
The Contest is scheduled for two dates:
| 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest |
| Preliminary February 23, 2011 & Finals February 24, 2011 |
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The Thurgood Marshall Center |
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1816 - 12th Street NW |
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Washington, DC |
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Seventh - Twelfth Grade Participation Requested |
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| (The Instructions & Application - Mailed to School Principals - Washington Metro Area) |
| Topic For Discussion - "Rap/Hip-Hop Does It Uplift Youth or Bring Them Down" |
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| All Contestants are Awarded. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Winners get Monetary Awards. |
| 1st Place Winner in the MLK, Jr. Oratory Contest is the Keynote Speaker at the |
| Scholarship & Awards Luncheon (June 4, 2011- Details to follow at a later date). |
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Our Moto is: "Caring For Our Youth" |
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| Your Participation is of Great Importance to Us! Therefore, We Look to See |
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Your Responses in Great Numbers. |
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We Can Be Reached: 202-797-7444 or office@cbmdc.org. |
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Time: 6:45 PM both days
You should plan to arrive No Later Than 6:30 PM to allow time to sign in and receive room assignments if required:
Thurgood Marshall Center
1st Floor Conference Room
1816 – 12th Street, NW. {S and T Street}
Washington, DC 20009
The Thurgood Marshall Center is near the U Street Station on the Green Line. Attached are contest rules, dates, an application to be completed by each participant, and other information pertaining to the contest.
Please read all the information carefully. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Margie Bennett in the CBM-DC Administrative Office on 202/797-7444.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Kelvin Glymph
Kelvin Glymph-Project Chairman
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