The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the results of the Sixth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Essay Contest. The purpose of the annual contest is to encourage Bahamian students to explore the life of Dr. King and reflect on how civil rights and diversity affect their lives today. This year, students were asked to select an American civil rights leader who was inspired by Dr. King and write an essay that articulates that leader’s contribution to the civil rights movement. Students were also asked to describe what they can do or what they have done in their own communities to contribute to a more peaceful and non-violent world.
This year the Embassy received over 90 essays from high school students attending public and private schools in New Providence, Grand Bahama, and the Family Islands. The following four students were selected winners and will each receive the grand prize – a new Apple iPad 2.
- Cedric Munroe –Doris Johnson Sr. High, New Providence
Topic: Dr. Maya Angelou
- Benita Delaney –Sunland Baptist Academy, Grand Bahama
Topic: John R. Lewis
- Devin Major –Moore’s Island All-age School, Moore’s Island, Abaco
Topic: Reverend Jesse Jackson
- Stevanno Miller –Preston Albury High School, Rock Sound, Eleuthera
Topic: Reverend Jesse Jackson
In honor of Black History Month, during the month of February, officials from the U.S Embassy will visit each school to formally recognize the winners. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, John Dinkelman will recognize Grand Bahama’s winner on his first visit to the island on February 16.
Download a PDF with all four essays – (Link will open in a new window)
