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2017 Nora B. Vaughn Essay Writing Contest
In honor of Humanitarian Catherine Prater
Please answer all three (3) of the following questions in essay format.
- What was the motivation for Shirley Chisholm to participate in politics and run for president?
- Who and why did her supporters leave her at the 1972 Democratic National Convention?
- What do you feel is the "Legacy" left by Shirley Chisholm?
- All Bay Area High School students are eligible to participate. Grades 9-12.
- Essays are due no later than May 26, 2017.
- Times New Roman Font. Size 12 pt. Single Spaced.
- Maximum of 8 pages (including title page and bibliography). Please cite your sources.
- Please number your pages in the footer with your Last Name and Page Number (Name Page 1 of 2)
- Please save your essay as "LastName-FirstName-ShirleyChisholmEssay"
- Please fill in the form below and upload your document
- Winners will be notified by email and announced at the 52nd BRG Mainstage Season Finale of "Shirley Chisholm: Unbought & Unbossed" on Sunday, June 11, 2017.