WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2025
For over 30 Years, WJZ has asked Maryland High School Students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
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For over 30 Years, WJZ has asked Maryland High School Students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
For over 30 years, we have asked Maryland high school students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
For Over 30 Years, WJZ has asked Maryland High School Students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition.
This year's participants were asked to choose a quote from George Washington Carver, Madam C.J. Walker, or Charles Chesnutt.
Maryland's high school students have been taking the stage to compete in the WJZ Black History Oratory Competition for 30 years.
The annual competition invites Maryland students in grades 9 through 12 to write an original essay of 500 words based on a prompt provided to them.
Local students made their families, schools and communities proud on Saturday during the presentation of the 2022 WJZ Black History Oratory Competition.
WJZ's 2022 Black History Oratory Competition is underway.
WJZ continues to celebrate Black History Month with our annual Black History Oratory Competition.
WJZ's Annual Black History Oratory Competition.
WJZ's Annual Black History Oratory Competition begins on January 1, 2020 and is open to all Maryland high school students in grades 9-12.
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Rain chances return through early tonight, with the focus on Arctic cold slated for this weekend.
Artic cold air returns to the area Thursday through early next week. Temperatures will reach the low teens and in some areas feel like single digits. Warm attire and shortened lengths outside are recommended.
Rain on Wednesday followed by chilly temperatures in Maryland
More rain Wednesday followed by temperature drop in Maryland
Rain returns Wednesday ahead of cold front in Maryland
Owner Eunie Cho shares her story on how she got started and what makes permanent jewelry the hottest keepsake.
Marty Bass is live from the new creative space that showcases student and volunteer artwork that is available for viewing and purchase.
Huber joins us from the studio of 100.7 The Bay to share a story about a unique gift he received one year and how it has become a yearly tradition.
Enjoy holiday shopping, a visit with Santa, live performances, and family-friendly activities from now through December 24th.
Artic cold air returns to the area Thursday through early next week. Temperatures will reach the low teens and in some areas feel like single digits. Warm attire and shortened lengths outside are recommended.