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By the Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council (ADAC)
The Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council (ADAC) to present Black History Month Essay and Art Contest for all students.
Essay:
The 2022 Black History Month theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” Please pick a Black Healthcare Hero/Heroine and share why you admire them. Be sure to tell us who they are, what they are known for, and why you think they are a healthcare hero/heroine! Here are some great resources to learn a little about several Black medical pioneers:
- PBS: African American Medical Pioneers
- Becker’s Hospital Review: 31 Black Medical Pioneers to Know
- AAMC: Celebrating 10 African-American Medical Pioneers
- Everyday Health: 12 Black American Pioneers Who Changed Healthcare
Art:
The 2022 Black History Month theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” Please create an art piece as either:
- An artistic representation of the theme
- A celebration of a Black healthcare hero/heroine: this might be a portrait of the person or art celebrating something that they are known for Your art may be in any style you choose (drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, graffiti, calligraphy, digital art, etc.), as long as it is an original creation.
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