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Entries sought for writing competition
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Posted on Jun 11 2020
The Northern Marianas Humanities Council is having its first writing competition for the LGBTQ+ community in the CNMI this June for Pride Month.
The categories for submissions are: Poem, Essay or Short Story. The essay and short story must be a minimum of 500 words. All works must be original and anyone plagiarizing will be disqualified. The competition is open to all ages. The deadline to submit is June 26 and the winners will be announced on June 30.
The prizes are: first place $500, second $300 and third $100. Each island will have its own competition and winners.
Those with winning poems have the option of recording their performance of the poem which will be shared on our social media platforms.
Each submission must have the writer’s name, village and contact information. Email all submissions to farah@nmhcouncil.org.
PRIDE Talks is an annual program held by the Northern Marianas Humanities Council each year in June. Last year’s event was the screening of the film Boy Erased at the Regal Cinemas with guest speakers from the LGBTQ+ community, a doctor, and a pastor who shared experiences, statistics and perspectives. This year the council wants to capture the voices of the LGBTQ+ in the CNMI by having them share their unique stories, creativity and experiences.
Join the council in celebrating PRIDE in the CNMI. For more information, call council staff at 235-4785 or email farah@nmhcouncil.org. (PR)
