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10/15/2025
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission announces annual essay contest; Nov. 21 deadline for submissions
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STATE HOUSE – The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission, chaired by Rep. Nathan W. Biah (D-Dist. 3, Providence), has announced the annual essay contest for the upcoming holiday event.
“The essay contest is a wonderful way to witness how Dr. King’s teachings and legacy remain impactful to the youth of today. It always brings me great hope to see his lessons inspire current and future generations, and I encourage all our state’s students to participate in this year’s contest,” said Representative Biah.
Four winners will be chosen (two middle school students and two high school students) and prizes of $200 will be awarded to the first-place entries and a $100 prize will be awarded to the second-place entries. The contest is open to all middle and high school students in Rhode Island.
High school students are asked to write an essay about the power of forgiveness and its impact on relationships.
Middle school students are asked to write an essay about Dr. King’s belief in the power of forgiveness and reconciliation.
The contest rules are as follows:
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Entries must be from RI middle or high school students.
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Essays must be typed in the Microsoft Word format and limited to 500-750 (middle school) or 750-1000 words (high school).
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Essays must include completed parental permission form (attached) and be submitted individually as the original work of only one student.
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Essays and permission forms MUST be electronically submitted to RIMLKESSAY@gmail.com
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The commission reserves the right to promote, publish, and/or distribute any or all entries.
The deadline for applicants is Friday, Nov. 21.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124
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