Métisse: Métisse Matters>2007 Essay Contest

For Multicultural and Biracial Young Women, ages 14-21

Sponsored by Métisse Magazine Online
A Magazine for Multicultural Young Women

Métisse young women are a growing portion of the population, and Métisse Magazine Online is one venue that gives this group a voice. Métisse women are a largely under-recognized group – especially by American media. Métisse women are beyond stereotyping because they represent us all. In addition, they can play a key role in our society as bridge builders between groups that frequently misunderstand each other.

Essay Topic: Visit www.metisse.com, and comment on either of these two pages: the “Multiracial Oath of Responsibility” or the “Bill of Rights for People of Mixed Heritage.”

Judging Criteria: Clarity, creativity, impact, and practicality. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation will be considered.

Presentation: Essays must be typed into a Word document and be no more than 750 words. The document must include:

Your own essay title.
Name, birth date, home address, and telephone number.
School and county/city.
School address, city, state, ZIP code, and school telephone number.

Eligibility: Multiracial or biracial women (Métisse) aged between 14 and 21 before September 1, 2007. There is no entry fee for this contest.

Prizes: TBA

Following notification, winners must sign a release form to receive their prizes. Winners will be notified in early 2008. An announcement of winners will also be sent to schools and local media. The winning essays will be put on Metisse’s Web site, www.metisse.com, and other communications material.

Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by TBA

Submit entries to: TBA.

For more information about Métisse Magazine Online, visit our Web site at www.metisse.com.