Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay & Oratorical Contest
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Calling all middle and high school students! The 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay & Oratorical Contest invites young scholars and emerging leaders to honor the legacy of Dr. King through the power of words, ideas, and public speaking.
This inspiring annual event encourages students to reflect on Dr. King’s vision of equality, justice, peace, and service while developing their writing, critical thinking, and oratorical skills. Express your ideas through a compelling essay and deliver a powerful speech, this is YOUR opportunity to share your voice, inspire others, and carry Dr. King’s dream into the future.
📅⏰ Important Dates & Details
Entry Deadline: November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Finalists Announced: December 28, 2026
Finalist Oratorical Workshop: January 6, 2027, from 6–7 p.m.
Finalist Oratorical Competition: January 15, 2027, at 6 p.m.
📍 Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Avenue South
Students may enter in one of two categories: Middle School or High School.
Prepare your entry, share your perspective, and become part of a tradition that celebrates youth leadership, academic excellence, and the enduring dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Submit your entry by November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. and take your place in this inspiring legacy.
To learn more and complete your entry, visit: stpeteparksrec.org/calendar.php?&event=654
This inspiring annual event encourages students to reflect on Dr. King’s vision of equality, justice, peace, and service while developing their writing, critical thinking, and oratorical skills. Express your ideas through a compelling essay and deliver a powerful speech, this is YOUR opportunity to share your voice, inspire others, and carry Dr. King’s dream into the future.
📅⏰ Important Dates & Details
Entry Deadline: November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Finalists Announced: December 28, 2026
Finalist Oratorical Workshop: January 6, 2027, from 6–7 p.m.
Finalist Oratorical Competition: January 15, 2027, at 6 p.m.
📍 Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Avenue South
Students may enter in one of two categories: Middle School or High School.
Prepare your entry, share your perspective, and become part of a tradition that celebrates youth leadership, academic excellence, and the enduring dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Submit your entry by November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. and take your place in this inspiring legacy.
To learn more and complete your entry, visit: stpeteparksrec.org/calendar.php?&event=654
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Where is it happening?
Enoch D Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave S,Saint Petersburg,FL,United States
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Host or PublisherSt. Petersburg Parks & Recreation
