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60th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act Art Contest

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Website U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is inviting K-12 students across the country to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act through original art projects. We encourage submissions in all mediums, including drawings, paintings, photos, dance, songs, videos, poetry, essays, etc. The contest is open to all students grades K-12 who are residents of the United States.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against or harass someone on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), or national origin in employment. The law also makes it illegal for employers to retaliate against a person because the person complained about discrimination or harassment.

Elementary School Prompt (K-5): What does it mean for everyone to have an equal chance?

Middle School Prompts (6-8): Before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, employers frequently segregated their workplaces by and hired based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex. Option 1: How did the Civil Rights Movement change workplaces? Option 2: What should workplaces be like today?

High School Prompts (9-12): Option 1: Reflect on the ideals, values, and/or rights embodied in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Option 2: What is a lasting legacy of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s?

Prizes:

  • Winners will receive a certificate signed by the EEOC Chair and a ribbon.
  • Winners’ art  (including the student’s first name, last name, grade, city, and state) may be displayed at the EEOC’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C. and/or on the EEOC’s website or through social media.

Submission Deadline:

  • Entries may be submitted beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and must be submitted no later than Jan. 20, 2025, at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

To apply for this job please visit www.eeoc.gov.