Gathering all poets and artists! We are excited to bring back an amazing opportunity for Tulsa area students to showcase their talents and potentially win a cash prize! 

Submit your original piece today! Deadline for submission is Sunday, February 20th. The finalists’ videos will be displayed via Phi Beta Zeta’s Facebook page on Monday, March 7th to compete for the grand prize of $300. Submissions will also be in the running for People’s Choice Awards chosen by the student’s friends and family via Facebook. You don’t want to miss this opportunity and a chance to win CASH prizes!

Submission Guidelines:

• Tulsa area High School Student
• Must be an original piece of poetry, spoken word or song
• Related to the theme “Who Am I”
• Prompt: Black History Month is discussed in many ways-from award winning thesis to hip-hop videos on MTV. This past year has been a year to reinvent, reconnect, and rebuild who we are as people. How would you define a better you? How do you keep the culture alive? How do you reconnect with others? How does Black History help you become who you are?  
  
• Performance should be 2-5 minutes long.
• Get creative! Utilize Tik-Tok, make a YouTube video, or any other video platform to showcase your talent.
• No cursing or foul language allowed.

Cash Prizes

• Grand Prize: $300
• Two (2) People’s Choice Awards: 1st place $125 and 2nd place $75