Mayor Paul Coogan Announces MLK Jr. Essay & Art Contest for
Fall River Students

(FALL RIVER, MA- December 27th, 2021)- Mayor Paul Coogan, in partnership with the Fall
River Diversity Committee, has announced the “Words with Martin” MLK Jr. Essay & Art
Contest.

 

The contest is run in partnership with Bristol Community College, who will be
highlighting student work during their annual MLK Week.

 

All students in grades K-12 who live
or attend school in Fall River are eligible to enter a submission.

Students must enter a drawing or an essay, depending on their age, that answers the
following question: “If you had the chance to meet Martin Luther King Jr, what would you talk
about?" The categories are:

? Elementary School (grades K-5): Drawing or poster
? Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12): Essay, poem or audio (such
as a podcast, spoken word or song)

Entries are due by January 12th. Work can be submitted through the student’s school or by using
the drop box at City Hall. Submissions must include the student's name, grade and school as well
as a name and phone number for a parent/guardian. Amazon gift cards will be given as prizes for
the 1st ($100), 2nd ($75) and 3rd ($50) place winners of each age category.

For more details, visit the Facebook page at https://fb.me/e/10b5TP9oT or contact Mayor
Coogan’s office at 508-324-2600.