The Bismarck Human Relations Committee will hold a Human Rights Essay contest for students in grades 4 – 5, calling upon them to write an essay that fosters respect for Human Rights; and for students in grades 6 – 8, to write about their concept of leadership for Human Rights.  Entries must be postmarked or e-mailed by 5:00 p.m. March 31, 2020. Please limit entries to one page.  One outstanding entry from each age grouping will be selected.  

Submit entries to: 

City of Bismarck

Human Relations Committee, Essay Contest

221 N 5th St.

Bismarck, ND 58501

or electronically to: Whitnie Olsen.

Outstanding entries will be revealed and recognized at an event with Mayor Bakken, at a date to be announced. The selected essays will be displayed on the City of Bismarck web site www.bismarcknd.gov.

The purpose of the Bismarck Human Relations Committee is to create an atmosphere of inclusion, equality and accessibility through education and outreach to recognize the value of a diverse community.