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The Minneapolis Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) Commissioners receive an honorarium for attending Commission meetings. Current Commission members:
Emily J.
The Civil Rights Commission implements the City's Civil Rights policies through public information, education, mediation, conciliation and enforcement as stated in the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances. The primary objective of the Commission is to promote and protect the civil rights of the citizens of Minneapolis. Commissioners must be residents of Minneapolis and must favor the principles of equal
04/16/2024
6th to 8th graders in Minneapolis
Want to win some cash? Join the Minneapolis Commission on Civil Rights Essay Contest.
What's it about? Celebrating diversity. That means all the cool things that make people different from each other.
Here's the deal
Write an essay about a diverse hero from anywhere in the world. It could be someone famous from history or even someone you know from your neighborhood.
There will be three winners:
First place gets $500
Second place gets $300
Third place gets $100
The Commission will also have a special event for all the participants!
Deadline is May 15, 2024.
Email your essay to us: [email protected]
About the essay
Here's what your essay should cover:
Who's Your Hero?: Introduce your diverse hero and talk about what cool things they did. How did they make the world a better place? What challenges did they face?
Why Diversity Matters: Explain why diversity is important to your hero's story. How did their background shape who they are? What can we learn from them?
How You Feel: Share your thoughts. Do you relate to your hero's story? How does it change the way you see diversity?
Use good sources like books or interviews to back up your points. Make sure your essay is well-written and under 1,000 words. And don't forget to include your name, school, and contact email.
The judges will be looking for:
A good story
Well-written sentences
Your own creative touch
So, get writing! Dive into the world of diversity and tell us about your hero!
Email your essay to us: [email protected]
04/15/2024
Calling all 6th to 8th graders in Minneapolis!
Want to win some cash? Join the Minneapolis Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) essay contest.
Deets here: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/mccr/youth-essay-contest/
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