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THE CHARLEY AND DOROTHY CROOMES FOUNDATION PRESENTS
MLK SPEAK UP! 2027: FIND YOUR VOICE
The MLK 2027 Speak UP Oratory Tournament invites fourth- and fifth-grade students from Phoenix-area schools to write and deliver original 3–5-minute speeches based on a pre-selected topic inspired by Dr. King’s teachings. The goal is to encourage critical thinking, writing, and speaking, while connecting students to Dr. King’s ideals of justice, equality, and hope.
More details to follow!
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Mission
To provide an engaging and supportive exchange, where fourth and fifth-grade students grow, strengthen criticial thinking, writing, public-speaking, confidence and leadership skills while exploring the enduring principles and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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