The City of Ocoee opens its 21st Annual Black History Month Essay Contest

The City of Ocoee issued a Black History Month proclamation during its City Commission meeting Tuesday, Feb. 3. 

As part of the proclamation, Ocoee is opening submissions for its 21st Annual Black History Month Essay Contest. It is open to all fifth-grade students attending schools in Ocoee. 

The essay prompt for this year is, “Black History Month is celebrating its 100th anniversary! In 1925, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson established the observance of Black history, it started as a week and has now evolved into a month dedicated to remembering Black history. Why do you think it's important to celebrate Black History Month? How has Black History Month impacted you and what inspirational stories have you learned about African Americans' contributions to American history?”

Winners of the essay contest will be recognized at the Ocoee City Commission meeting Tuesday, March 3. The grand prize winner will receive a $200 Best Buy gift card, first-place winners will receive a $100 gift card, second-place will receive a $50 gift card and third-place recipients will receive a $25. All students also will receive certificates of recognition and gift bags full of City of Ocoee items. 

For more information, call 407-905-3100.