Napa County students in grades 3-12 are encouraged to participate in two contests celebrating Black History and culture as part of Black History Month 2025.

This year’s theme, “African Americans and Labor,” invites students to explore the contributions and experiences of African Americans while building their writing and public speaking skills.

Student Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the Napa County Office of Education, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. The Essay Contest, sponsored by the Napa County Library, is open to all eligible students. Entries will be judged by a panel and winners will receive gift card prizes.

The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2025. For details, visit bit.ly/BHMcontests2025 or contact Mollie Drossos at [email protected].