Oklahoma City, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 – The Oklahoma City Thunder invites Oklahoma students to take part in its ninth annual Black History Heroes Challenge, presented by Sprite. The contest, which commemorates Black History Month, will remain open through Saturday, Feb. 11.
Students throughout Oklahoma in kindergarten through 12th grade can enter the contest by submitting an essay, poem or visual arts piece portraying an outstanding individual in black history or an impactful African-American in their life. Entrants are encouraged to employ creativity in their entries, including photography, music, video, art or writing.
“We are excited to continue our Black History Heroes Challenge as a way to honor Black History Month,” said Christine Berney, Thunder vice president of Community Relations.