PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island lawmakers are putting out the call for middle and high school students to enter the state’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday essay contest.
“Every year, this essay contest tends to be one of the most enjoyable aspects of our yearly celebration and the commission and event attendees truly look forward to what our state’s youth have to say regarding the legacy of Dr. King,” Democratic Rep. Raymond Hill, chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King State Holiday Commission, said in a statement.
“Although this year has been difficult for us all, there is an opportunity to reflect upon and put into action the teachings of Dr. King during this time of uncertainty and I encourage all of our students to participate in this year’s contest,” he said.
Four winners — two middle school students and two high school students — will receive a $100 prize.
The deadline for the essays is Dec. 7.