Juneteenth Oratorical Contest

Be part of the 2024 Juneteenth St. Joseph Celebration, with your original literary entry.

Juneteenth 2024 Poetry & Oratorical Contest

• Eligible Participants - Grades 6 – 10
• Students who intend to participate should register online.
• Students may choose to write a poem or a speech – both will be presented orally by the writer.
• Entries must be original work.
• Entries must be about one of the topics provided by the committee.
• Registration begins March 25, 2024 and closes April 20, 2024. At this time, all students who have registered will be contacted with details about what to do next.
• No persons who have not registered by the April 20^th deadline will be allowed to participate in the contest.

Questions call 816-232-8471; email sjm@stjosephmuseum.org