United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
09/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 07:34
Fourth Circuit 2024 Video & Art Contest Celebrating Bill of Rights Day Now Open to Students in Grades 6-12
In 1961, 187 Black students walked to the South Carolina State House to protest racial discrimination. Hundreds of onlookers gathered as the students "peaceably expressed their grievances" and "sang patriotic and religious songs." Although the protestors were not violent and did not threaten violence, the police ordered them to disperse and arrested the students for breaching the peace. The Supreme Court reversed the students' convictions, explaining that the Constitution "does not permit a State to make criminal the peaceful expression of unpopular views." Edwards v. South Carolina, 372 U.S. 229, 237 (1963).
In Edwards v. South Carolina, the Supreme Court held in 1963 that the Constitution "does not permit a State to make criminal the peaceful expression of unpopular views." How would you address the right to assemble peaceably through video or art?
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is pleased to announce that the 2024 video and art contest celebrating Bill of Rights Day is now open to all students currently in grades 6 through 12 from Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Students are invited to consider and share their thoughts on the question: In Edwards v. South Carolina, the Supreme Court held in 1963 that the Constitution "does not permit a State to make criminal the peaceful expression of unpopular views." How would you address the right to assemble peaceably through video or art?
Grades 9-12:Students have the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes: first place, $1,000; second place, $750; and third place, $500.
Grades 6-8:Students have the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes: first place, $250; second place, $175; and third place, $100.
Deadline:Entry form and essay must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 1, 2024.
Winners will be announced the first week in December. A virtual event will be held to celebrate the contest winners, and the Fourth Circuit will display electronic or printed copies of the winning submissions and artist statements in the courthouse.
For additional information, questions to consider, and instructions on how to submit your essay, visit www.ca4.uscourts.gov/art-contest.
For questions, contact[email protected] or call 703-518-8180.
Please note: Prior award winners as well as children, grandchildren, stepchildren, and members of the household of a federal judge or federal judiciary employee are excluded from the competition.