Shepard Black History Video Challenge
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Start:
February 1, 2022 7:00 am End:
February 14, 2022 7:00 pm Location:
Shepard Magnet Middle School |
The history of people of the African Diaspora is important because it serves as the foundation for understanding social, economic, and political life in America and around the world. The Black History Video Challenge provides an interactive and engaging format for middle school students to share their knowledge about the accomplishments of Black people.
This challenge is open to all Shepard students. Everyone has something to gain by deepening their knowledge of Black history. This is because Black history is both heritage knowledge for Black people, as well as cultural knowledge for people of other ethnic backgrounds. Teaching Black history helps to combat damaging views and stereotypes of Black people while developing positive cultural identities. Black history is everyone’s history.
Prizes
$250 in Gift Cards for Grand-Prize Video (Decided by Judges’ Pick for Best Video)
$100 in Gift Cards for People’s Champ (Decided by a Poll – Video with Most Votes Wins)
Interested students or teams will create an original video (90 seconds or less) informing viewers of Black history facts. Videos might focus on, but are not limited to, (a) the biographies of prominent Black figures, (b) historic events or laws that have had a significant impact on Black people, (d) key achievements of lesser-known Black people, (e) arts, sports, and entertainment, (f) advancements in science and technology. Students have the option of describing one Black History fact with more details, or describing a number of Black history facts that are connected by a theme. Students may focus on Black history in the United States, but are not limited to the United States. Black history facts may focus on the worldwide collection and global dispersion of African descendants in the United States and beyond, from any time period (including present-day history in the making). If desired, the video can include music, images, dancing, or special effects. However, these elements are not a requirement. When the video is ready, the individual student or lead team member will visit this Shepard Black History Challenge registration page and click the “sign-up” button.
Deadline and Eligibility
Contestants must enter the Black History Video Challenge no later than Monday, February 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm EST. Contestants must be students who are currently enrolled at Shepard Magnet Middle School. Videos can be submitted by an individual student or by teams of students. A student can appear in multiple video submissions (3 maximum), but may serve as the lead for only one video submission.
Finalist Selection
Finalists will be notified no later than Friday, February 18th, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
The Shepard community will learn from the teachings of the finalists, whose videos will be featured in a virtual gallery. The virtual gallery will open on Monday, February 21st at 9:00 AM and close on Friday, February 25th, at 5:00 PM. During this time, members of the Shepard community can use the gallery to vote on their favorite video.
Next Steps for Finalists
The grand-prize winner will be chosen based on (1) a clear main point, (2) articulation of quality/credible supporting material, facts, or information sources, (3) inclusion of Black History knowledge that is not common to the general public, or sharing Black history knowledge from a unique angle/perspective, and (4) an engaging video presence and/or emotional connection.
The Black History Video Challenge winners will be announced no later than Monday, February 28th, 2022 at 2:00 PM.
Additional Opportunities to Stay Engaged
After the video challenge ends, top contestants have the option of collaborating with a university professor to a create brief, video-based Black history learning module for their peers.
