The Henry Armstrong Foundation Positive Youth Program
Los Angeles, Feb 10, 2020 (Issuewire.com) - The Henry Armstrong Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit 501 (3) c, organization that continues the legacy of boxing legend Henry Armstrong, announced this week that they are extremely honored to present their 3rd Annual Black History Month student essay competition named after the only undisputed World Triple Champion.
Essay Topic: Henry Jackson, Jr. AKA Henry Armstrong (aka Rev. Henry Armstrong)
In 300 words or less, please tell us about Boxing Legend Henry Armstrong from his achievements and contributions to the sport of boxing and humanity. For more information about Henry Armstrong, visit his official website at www.henryarmstrong.net or your local library to read his autobiography, Gloves, Glory and God.
Submission Guidelines: The essay contest begins on February 10th and ends March 16th and they are encouraging students to participate. The ("Essay") must be a minimum of 200 words no more than 300 words in length and must be in response to the following questions: Who is Henry Armstrong? What did Henry Armstrong accomplish in the sport of boxing and after boxing?
Prizes: We're giving away, three Grand prizes: First prize: $150.00 Second prize: $100.00 Third prize: $75.00
Submit Your Essay! Submissions may be mailed to Henry Armstrong Foundation Black History Month Student Essay Competition, 2007 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 727, Los Angeles, CA 90057, or email to Tripleworldchamp3@yahoo.com
Eligibility: The Competition is open only to residents of the United States. Entries must be the original work of and written solely by the entrant. The Essay must be double-spaced, numbered and type-written.
Please see official Competition Rules for further information on eligibility requirements at www.henryarmstrongfoundation.org and click on the BHM ESSAY button, to participate click on the ESSAY ENTRY FORM button.
Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked or emailed on or before Monday, March 16, 2020.
Edward Scott, Jr., grandson and founder of the Henry Armstrong Foundation commented; my family and I are honored to have young people learn of the accomplishments of my grandfather and be motivated by them because it is extremely important that young people know and understand their history. I know that Henry Armstrong would be honored and very proud that his story and legacy is being continued to inspire youth worldwide.
About the Henry Armstrong Foundation
Founded in 2005, the Henry Armstrong Foundation continues to educate and empower youth and to uplift and serve the underserved in low-income communities, offering a hand up and not a handout, in the honor and memory of undisputed World Triple Champion boxer Henry Armstrong aka Rev. Henry Armstrong and to continue his legacy to fight for equality for all. One of its ultimate goals is to develop a new youth dream center to replace the old one he founded in 1952, and to build a safe haven for the youth to learn self-esteem through entrepreneur/vocational training and sports programs in the city of Los Angeles.
For more information on corporate sponsorships or volunteer opportunities or offer grant writer services, call: 800-838-2316.
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2007 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 727, Los Angeles, CA 90057
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