Fall River students can win Amazon gift cards in “Words with Martin” MLK Jr. Essay & Art Contest

(FALL RIVER, MA- December 27th, 2021)- Mayor Paul Coogan, in partnership with the Fall River Diversity Committee, has announced the “Words with Martin” MLK Jr. Essay & Art Contest.

The contest is run in partnership with Bristol Community College, who will be highlighting student work during their annual MLK Week. All students in grades K-12 who live or attend school in Fall River are eligible to enter a submission.

Students must enter a drawing or an essay, depending on their age, that answers the following question: “If you had the chance to meet Martin Luther King Jr, what would you talk about?” The categories are:

 Elementary School (grades K-5): Drawing or poster
 Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12): Essay, poem or audio (such as a podcast, spoken word or song)

Entries are due by January 12th. Work can be submitted through the student’s school or by using the drop box at City Hall. Submissions must include the student’s name, grade and school as well as a name and phone number for a parent/guardian.

Amazon gift cards will be given as prizes for the 1st ($100), 2nd ($75) and 3rd ($50) place winners of each age category.

For more details, visit the Facebook page at https://fb.me/e/10b5TP9oT or contact Mayor Coogan’s office at 508-324-2600.