Here are the winners for WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2024

BALTIMORE -- Dozens of students from across the state submitted their essays to WJZ's Black History Competition, and last week, 20 finalists read to a panel of judges and an audience of family and friends.

Now, WJZ is proud to introduce the winners of the 2024 competition.

First Place - Chidi Onwuanibe
Second Place - Amelie Cook
Third Place - Charan Bala

Watch the winners speeches below.

Here are the winners for WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2024 by WJZ on YouTube

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