Students Recreate Favorite Black History Moments For Competition

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Students in the Hudson Valley have a chance to help others connect with Black history this month and maybe earn the chance to make history of their own.

Congressman Mondaire Jones launched his annual Black History Month Creative Competition for the second year in a row. To commemorate this historic month, Jones is encouraging students throughout his district in grades 6 through 12 to submit videos reenacting their favorite moment in Black history by posting them to social media.

Once all videos are submitted, the winners will be announced on Monday, February 28. One winner from each grade will be chosen for a chance to meet with the Congressman.

“Last year, it was incredible to see the different moments in Black history that spoke to our students throughout Westchester and Rockland, and I can’t wait to see what this year’s competition brings," Jones said in a segment announcing the opening of the annual contest. "As we fight to advance racial justice, we need our young people leading the way for future generations. My political journey began as a student, and, through competitions like this one, I hope to encourage even more students to join me in this fight."

There are few easy guidelines to enter Rep. Jones’ Black History Month Creative Competition:

• Students must recreate and post on social media a moment in Black history that most resonates with them.
• Students must use the hashtag #BHMwithCMJ on all social media platforms.
• Students must submit their videos by Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
• Students and/or parents or guardians must complete the release form here.

The winner of last year's Black History Month Creative Competition was Rosie Isiyel, a student at Highlands Middle School in White Plains. Her video can be found here.

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