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Carter G. Woodson Oratorical Contest and Reception

Date
February 24
Time
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost
Free
Organizer’s Site
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/4ea14d79-4031-4817-94da-93c449cf285c
Council District
City Council District 11

The Annual Oratorical Contest focuses on empowering youth voices and emerging talent. Youth speeches feature diverse perspective and heartfelt stories. Admission is free.  RSVP for the event here!

This year’s theme is Africans and the Arts.

Oratorical Contest Application is still OPEN! APPLY NOW!  or email SignUp@OratoricalContest.com

1st Place $750, 2nd Place $400, and 3rd Place $350 wins.

 

Since 1950 the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has presented an oratorical contest for students to compete for cash scholarships. This contest is presented in Los Angeles in conjunction with Our Authors Study Club (OASC), the local branch of ASALH and the Sigma Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Location

Airport Police Community Center
9160 South Loyola Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045 United States + Google Map

Organizer

Annual Oratorical Contest
Email
Info@OratoricalContest.com
View Organizer Website

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