In honor of Black History Month and as a literacy building tool, Building Better Men (B2M) held a “Letters to Your African American Hero” essay contest for young males, providing them opportunity to recognize their favorite deceased or living leader. These 500-word essays were then judged by the B2M team and awarded $100 for First Place, $75 for Second Place and $50 for Third Place. The cash awards were made available through B2M supporting sponsor SAY Detroit Foundation, a Mitch Albom charity. Winners were recognized in two age groups, 8 – 13 and 14-17.
We congratulate this year’s winners, shown below with their ‘hero’ subjects.
Age 8-13 Division:
1st Place: Brandon Kuhn — Malcolm X
2nd Place: Korvion Cole — Harriet Tubman
3rd Place: Romel Cole — Muhammad Ali
Age 14-17 Division:
1st place: Julius Hunter Goins — Lebron James
2nd place: William King — Lebron James
3rd place: Omari Harvey — Lebron James
