Alltel Wireless partners with Dr. Maya Angelou for 2nd annual ''Words of Wisdom'' essay contest
January 30 2007 - 10:30AM
Business Wire
In celebration of Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of
the Little Rock Nine�s integration of Central High School in Little
Rock, Ark., Alltel Wireless and Dr. Maya Angelou today announced
the second annual �Words of Wisdom: Lessons in Courage� essay
contest. The contest challenges students at participating
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the
country to use their knowledge of civil rights history to enact
change by addressing the following topic, �Fifty years ago, the
Little Rock Nine personified courage and spirit. Today, how will
you?� �Young people have a fresh perspective on history and what it
can teach us about the world we live in today,� said Regina
Woziwodzki, director of segment marketing for Alltel Wireless. �We
are proud to provide students a forum through our Words of Wisdom:
Lessons in Courage essay contest to share their unique insights on
our world and what they feel the future holds for us.� Nine grand
prize winners will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to a
participating HBCU institution as well as a trip to Little Rock
where they will receive their scholarship during a special
reception with Dr. Angelou at the Clinton Library. A tenth $5,000
scholarship will be awarded to the Little Rock Nine Foundation in
celebration of the 50th anniversary of the landmark integration
event. �A half century ago, the Little Rock Nine broke down
barriers to better their education. I am proud to be a part of a
program that encourages young people to learn from the hardships of
those students and use their courage to create change in their own
lives,� said Dr. Angelou. �I gladly support Alltel�s commitment to
the education of African-American students across the country.�
Essay submission forms and contest rules are available online at
www.alltel.com/wordsofwisdom.com or at any participating Alltel
retail store. Entries must be post-marked by March 4, 2007, and
winners will be presented with their awards on April 6, 2007.
Graduating high school seniors who will be attending HBCU
institutions also are eligible to participate. Alltel (NYSE: AT) is
owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network and has
more than 11 million wireless customers. For more information about
Alltel, please visit http://www.alltel.com. About The Little Rock
Nine Foundation In September 1957, nine African-American students
enrolled in Central High School, successfully integrating the
Little Rock School system and securing their place in history as
the Little Rock Nine. The story garnered national attention as a
milestone in public education and an important event in the civil
rights movement. In 1999, a non-profit organization dedicated to
principles of excellence in education for young people of color was
established. About Dr. Maya Angelou An internationally respected
poet, writer, civil rights activist and educator, Dr. Angelou has
authored best-selling titles such as �I Know Why the Caged Bird
Sings,� �Gather Together in My Name,� �The Heart of a Woman� and
the collection of poems �Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water �Fore I
Diiie,� which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. The first black
female director in Hollywood, Dr. Angelou has written, produced,
directed and starred in productions for stage, film and television.
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