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Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance 2023- Irving Arts Center


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 01/13/2024
Join the City of Irving as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year's celebration will feature dance, song, poetry, and art performed by the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Kamica King.

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CALLING ALL YOUNG AND ASPIRING WRITERS! 

The City of Irving is hosting an essay contest in conjunction with the city’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. observance held on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

2024 Theme: 60 Years of Illuminating Change: Celebrating Dr. King's Nobel Peace Prize Legacy

2024 Prompt: In 2024, we commemorate the 60-year anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary activism in the American Civil Rights movement. At the youthful age of 35, Dr. King became the youngest recipient of this prestigious award and accepted it on behalf of all those affected by the quest for freedom in America.

Reflect on Dr. King's profound contributions to the Civil Rights movement and how they have shaped the world over the past 60 years. In your essay, discuss the enduring impact of his work and the progress made, as well as the challenges that persist to this day. Imagine yourself in the position of winning this award in contemporary times. What specific changes and advancements would you hope to see in the next 60 years to further the cause of civil rights, justice, and equality? 

Watch Dr. King's Noble Peace Prize acceptance speech here. 

All essays are due no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2.  Essays should be no more than a page in length or 500 words and will be judged on clarity, grammar, and how well the theme is developed based on the writer's age.    The contest age categories are:

  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 9-12

Contest winners will read their winning essays during the observance that will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Carpenter Performance Hall in the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY! 

 

 

 
 

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Location:

Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX, 75062
United States

Phone:

(972) 721-2600
Contact name: 
Jackie Madden
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/13/2024
Time: 
6 p.m.