"Are you a poet waiting to be discovered or do you enjoy writing poetry as a hobby? Do you enjoy listening to spoken word? If so, then this event is for you."
Interactive Poetry Contest Focusing on African-American History
Ø Free to enter (Deadline: February 14, 2011)
Ø Poems must be original works
Ø Cash prizes and other awards
Ø Must read poem aloud and be present to win
Contest is called: Black - Ink: Excellence in Expressions. The Black is in honor of Black history month. The Ink represents the inked or penciled poetry; making this contest historical and artistic!
Ø Honoring 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes.
Ø Refreshments served.
Ø Contestants will interact with judges and audience to elaborate on motivations.
Ø There will be an adult (18 +) and youth (17 and under) division.
Ø Poetry must be free of vulgarity or derogatory content.
Ø Poetry can be mailed to the NAACP, Attention: Poetry Contest, P.O. Box 3226, Chattanooga, TN 37404 or emailed to chattanooganaacp@comcast.net