Dolores Huerta Writing Contest: Walk it, Like I talk it
Meet the winners of our Dolores Huerta writing contest: Walk it, like I talk it! We would like to thank all the young and talented participants for telling us how the activist's work influences their actions to seek change.
Winners will be contacted shortly, and their essays will be e-published very soon so stay tuned to our social media! Congratulations to all our winners and participants!
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HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY:
The Mexican Cultural Institute is pleased to introduce its 2021 writing competition honoring Dolores Huerta, an unselfish advocate of social justice and respect for human dignity. This writing competition focuses on educating our communities about the legacy she started in the 70s that has transcended into our present time.
Dolores Huerta is one of the most influential Hispanic labor activists of the 20th century and a prominent leader of the Chicano civil rights movement. With César E. Chávez, she founded the United Farm Workers Union (UFW), where she fought for civil rights for Latinos and farmworkers. Her most significant accomplishments have been through nonviolent demonstrations such as protests and marches. Dolores Huerta's passion for and success in activism have not gone unnoticed. She has received of many honors, such as the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award in 1998 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012.
The title "Walk it, like I talk it" is inspired by the famous quote by Dolores Huerta, "WALK THE STREETS WITH US INTO HISTORY. Get off the sidewalk."
The bilingual (English and Spanish) writing contest title is "Walk it, like I talk it" Students may relate the following questions to themselves or others in their family, school, neighborhood. While writing, students should keep in mind what Dolores Huerta has fought for and how she has inspired others. Why does it only take one person to make a change? Why is it hard to stand up for someone else?
The Mexican Cultural Institute encourages students to research the historical context of Dolores Huerta, so that they can have a better understanding of the significance of her words and actions in today's society.
ELIGIBILITY / CATEGORIES:
The bilingual writing contest is free and open to any student in grades 6-12 who are enrolled in a public or private school nationwide.
There are two-grade level categories:
-Middle School (grades 6,7,8): individual entries, maximum length 400-450 words.
-High School (grades 9-12): individual entries, maximum length 500-550 words.
Entries must stay within word limitation for their grade level, otherwise, the essay will be disqualified.
JUDGING:
The entries will be judged with the following criteria:
-Entries must address the essay questions.
-Entries should relate the student's own personal ideas or experiences to the topic and show an understanding of Dolores Huerta's ideals.
-Entries must not be a biographical sketch of Dolores Huerta.
-Entries will be judged on the basis of clearly expressed, creative ideas and originality.
PRIZES / RECOGNITION:
By registering your paper, you give the Mexican Cultural Institute the right to exhibit your writing both for the selection of this competition and for our social networks Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, @MexCultureDC and other means we deem appropriate. The participants accept that the results of the point system and the jury decisions are final. Any matter not covered in this announcement will be resolved by the jury.
Middle School (grades 6,7,8):
First Place - Certificate +$300 USD
Second Place - Certificate +$100 USD
Third Place - Certificate
High School (grades 9-12):
First Place - Certificate +$300 USD
Second Place - Certificate +$100 USD
Third Place – Certificate
-Winners will be contacted by email, or by phone number.
-Winners will be also announced on our website and social media @MexCultureDC
DATES:
All entries must be submitted by July 7, 2021, by 5:00 p.m. Winners will be announced once the judge panel is finished reviewing every essay submitted.
ENTRY DELIVERY INFORMATION:
1. Papers must be submitted to culturemexico@instituteofmexicodc.org in a PDF file by the deadline. Papers submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
2. When submitting by email the subject line must say "FIRST & LAST NAME MCI Writing Competition".
IDENTIFYING YOUR ENTRIES / CONTACT INFORMATION:
At the top of your writing essay please fill out the following:
-Student’s full name:
-Student’s grade level:
-Student’s phone number:
-Student’s address:
NO COST OF ENTRY OR PARTICIPATION
For more information about the competition, rules and dates please email culturemexico@instituteofmexicodc.org with the subject line “Question MCI Writing Contest”.
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