Calling all D.C 3rd-12th grade students! Enter the Black Swan Academy’s writing contest for a chance to win up to $500!

Pride, is one of the three core values of The Black Swan Academy. They believe that youth should be proud of who they are and where they come from. This writing contest is meant to provide youth with the opportunity to explore the uniqueness of their own history and culture and reflect on the impact that it has had in their personal lives, as well as, the lives of others.

Why do you have PRIDE? Choose a moment in black history or a person, place or thing that makes you proud to be a Black American. Explain why this makes you proud. How did it impact your life or the lives of others?

Be creative! Submissions can be in the form of an essay, poem, song or monologue. The last day to submit is February 16, 2021. Please click HERE for rules and eligibility!