Students K–12 Can Enter Golden Valley Human Rights Commission MLK Human Rights Contest

Press release from the City of Golden Valley:

September 29, 2020

The Golden Valley Human Rights Commission has expanded its annual MLK Human Rights Contest to allow submissions from students K–12. This year students are asked to creatively respond to the question “What does it mean to be a good ally in the world today?”

Students may enter any creative submission, including, but not limited to: artwork, poetry, videos, songs, raps, or essays. Audio or video entries can be submitted through YouTube or other multi-media platforms. Submissions will be judged on inspiration, clarity, creativity, and content applicable to the theme. Entries must include:

• students name, address, phone/email, and grade level
• parent name, phone/email
• school name and teacher contact information

The contest is open to K–12 students who live in Golden Valley, attend a school in Golden Valley, or attend a Robbinsdale Area District or Hopkins District school.

Submissions are due by Dec 1, 2020 4 pm and can be submitted to HRC Staff Liaison Kirsten Santelices at 7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427 or via email at ksantelices@goldenvalleymn.gov.

Winners will be announced Dec 10, 2020 and will receive a cash prize.

For more information, visit the Human Rights Contest page on the City website or contact HRC Staff Liaison Kirsten Santelices at 763-593-3989.

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