Applications open for WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2026
WJZ is seeking applicants for the Black History Oratory Competition 2026. High school students in Maryland are invited to apply.
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WJZ is seeking applicants for the Black History Oratory Competition 2026. High school students in Maryland are invited to apply.
For over 30 Years, WJZ has asked Maryland High School Students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
For over 30 years, we have asked Maryland high school students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
For Over 30 Years, WJZ has asked Maryland High School Students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
This year's participants were asked to choose a quote from George Washington Carver, Madam C.J. Walker, or Charles Chesnutt.
Maryland's high school students have been taking the stage to compete in the WJZ Black History Oratory Competition for 30 years.
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
Local students made their families, schools and communities proud on Saturday during the presentation of the 2022 WJZ Black History Oratory Competition.
WJZ's 2022 Black History Oratory Competition is underway.
WJZ continues to celebrate Black History Month with our annual Black History Oratory Competition.
WJZ's Annual Black History Oratory Competition.
WJZ's Annual Black History Oratory Competition begins on January 1, 2020 and is open to all Maryland high school students in grades 9-12.
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Cold with chance of snow Friday in Maryland
Marylanders can expect to see some snowfall during the morning commute on Friday.
Cold remains locked in-place, with an occasional chance of wintry weather.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
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