This Years Theme is
Black Metamorphosis
We are looking for poems that channel the creativity, energy, and sense of survival that come from being Black.
Black people have lived through the peaks and valleys of history and are entering an era of change. As a poet ask yourself, what ways can you intrinsically link change to Black culture? Here are some fun ideas!
- Channel the mystery and glamour of Black beauty and how it has evolved and changed.
- Ponder the ways that the national and international conversation surrounding black issues has shifted.
- Force yourself to be introspective, enter into the shadows, and see how you as an individual have reinvented yourself within the context of Blackness.
Whatever you write, poetically depicts the notion of change and Black metamorphosis.
Poetry Contest Guidelines
- Eligibility: Authors must be Black or African.
- Submission: All entries should be submitted through the online form only.
- Deadline:All Poetry entries must be submitted before November 25th, 2020, 11:00 pm EST
- Length: All Poetry submissions should be no longer than 1000 words.
- Language: All submissions should be written in English.
- Target Audience: All entries must have a target audience of 15 years or younger population
- Winners: 10 winning authors will be selected by a panel of expert reviewers.
Prizes: The top 3 authors will receive a $500,$250 and $100 cash prize respectively. The other 7 authors will make it to our top 10 Silver List and be considered for publication in our poetry anthology.
