BET Essay Contest for A&M Students
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Posted By: Jehan Bunch on January 25, 2008 First Prize: $100 cash BET gift bag Second Prize: $50 cash BET gift bag Third Prize: BET gift bag During Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements of Black Americans by honoring the brightest, the most talented, the most ambitious, the most generous and the most crusading members of our community. Whether it is Barack Obama’s political breakthroughs, Jay-Z’s entrepreneurial zeal or Marian Wright Edelman’s efforts for Katrina victims, there are so many in the black community making history today. Topic: “Blacks Making History Today” – An African American who inspires you and is making a difference today. Rules: Must be a student at Alabama A&M University Essay must be at least 500 words and no more than 900 words Essay must be sent in via email NLT 20 Feb 2008 Essay must include a separate cover page with the following information: · Name · Phone number (local or long distance) · Address (local) · Major and Minor · Classification · The African American you chose to write about All essays must be emailed to your BET Marketing Rep at: betmarketingrep@hotmail.com Any questions or concerns please contact Alexandria Jackson at 256-655-3458 All winners will be notified via phone Feb 22, 2008 Make sure you tune in for the premiere of BET Honors February 22, 2008 at 7:00pm If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Jehan Bunch
From Columbus, OH Central State University class of 2005 Member Since January 2006 |
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