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Racial Justice Essay Contest
deadline December 30, 2023


As a component of their historical marker project, the Equal Justice Initiative sponsors an essay contest for public high school students. Students in grades 9-12 are challenged to write an essay that reflects on a historical event and connects it to present-day issues and their lived experiences. EJI typically chooses 4 to 5 winners and awards at least $6,000 in scholarships and prizes. The winners are publicly announced during the dedication of the historical marker in their community and the first place winner is asked to read their essay during the program.

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Repeating the Essay Contest is being considered for the 2024 - 2025 school year depending on student interest

 

HARRIS COUNTY 9TH - 12TH GRADERS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ATTEND SCHOOLS OUTSIDE THE COUNTY. 

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Click here for details 

Equal Justice Initiative Essay Contest website.

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Winners of the Davidson County TN Racial Justice Essay contest with EJI staff in June, 2019

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