MLK Day Writing Competition

We are excited to announce our 4th MLK Day Writing Competition in partnership with the Minnesota Twins. 

This writing competition is an opportunity for Minnesota’s young people to tell us how they will be a leader in their communities, their schools, or wherever they are.

We invite all youth to listen to Dr. King’s speech “The Drum Major Instinct,” become inspired to think about what’s in their hands to make a difference, and then write about how you can be a drum major for justice.

Theme: How can you be a drum major for justice? 

Criteria: Youth who live in MN

Grades K-8

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Winners: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place 

For more information and to see the Drum Major Instinct click on the link above. 

*This activity is made possible in partnership with The Minnesota Twins.

For more information, visit our website:  MLK Day Writing Competition