Six Prince William County students are speaking up.
Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (PWCAC DST) is hosting the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Oratorical Competition and Program on Monday.
Flyer courtesy of Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
At 11 a.m., community members can tune into the online event, which will be shown on the PWCAC DST YouTube channel.
The orators have already virtually presented in front of the judges. On Monday, viewers can cast their vote through a text-to-vote option.
Their speeches revolved around the theme, “Beyond Dreams and Mountains: Her Voice-Her Mission,” and focused on unsung Civil Rights Movement heroines.
Flyer courtesy of Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
According to a release from Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), the orators are:
- Shavonne Davis, Marsteller Middle School in Bristow
- Makaya Elizabeth Freeman, Graham Park Middle School in Triangle
- Mahmud Ibn Abdul-rahman Khabi, Bull Run Middle School in Gainesville
- Varsha Jyothikaa Palaniyand, Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge
- N’Na-Mayi Akosua Tama, Osbourn Park High School in Manassas
- Kenedi Cheri Wiley, Hylton High School in Woodbridge
The speakers aren’t the only feature of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Oratorical Competition and Program. It will also offer performances by the Ebony Impact Gospel Choir of Old Dominion University, MLK Community Choir, and guest soloist Maria Howell.
Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
After the event, members of the sorority will collect new and gently used items, including winter coats, blankets, hats, gloves and non-perishable food items. The donations are being accepted from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday at these locations:
- Harris Teeter, 10060 Market Circle Hastings, Market Place in Manassas
- Dumfries Commuter Lot, Route 234/Route 1 in Dumfries
