AMGEF

Alpha Merit Group Educational Foundation, Inc. is proud to present the Black History Month Oratorical Contest for 2025. This event aims to empower high school students in the Greater Houston Area by providing a platform to showcase their public speaking talents while exploring topics that highlight the importance of Black history and the ongoing civil rights movement.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
• Location: To Be Determined (Updates Coming Soon)
• Eligibility: Open to all high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in the Greater Houston Area as of January 1 2025. 

Why Participate?

The Black History Month Oratorical Contest is an excellent opportunity for students to:

• Enhance their public speaking and critical thinking skills.
• Engage with meaningful topics that impact their communities.
• Experience free coaching from top public speakers in the Houston Area. 
• Interact with other students in the Greater Houston Area. 
• Compete for scholarship prizes totaling $1,000, with awards for the top three contestants:
  • 1st Place: $500
  • 2nd Place: $300
  • 3rd Place: $200

Contest Format

• Contestants will deliver a prepared speech based on a specific prompt provided by the Alpha Merit Group Educational Foundation, Inc.
• Speeches will be judged by a distinguished panel of community leaders and professionals based on the following criteria:
  • Speaking Skills: Clarity, confidence, and delivery
  • Knowledge of Topic: Depth of understanding and relevance
  • Originality: Unique perspective and creative presentation
  • Diction: Use of language and pronunciation
  • Crowd Engagement: Ability to captivate and connect with the audience

How to Register

Registration is now open! We encourage all eligible students to sign up and take advantage of this rewarding experience. Please visit Registration Link to register today. Registration closes December 31, 2024.

For additional questions or information, please contact us at (832) 846-1406 or [email protected].

We look forward to seeing the next generation of leaders shine at the Black History Month Oratorical Contest 2025!