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Announcements for 03/18/2010

2010 Ford Freedom Award Essay Contest for grades 4-8

The Ford Freedom Award program celebrates African American accomplishment in specific career fields. The topic has been selected for this year's essay contest for Michigan students in grades 4-8.

Deadline: 5 pm, April 16!

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Brought to you by Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services in cooperation with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History