THIS YEAR'S BLMR ESSAY CONTEST IS NOW OPENAND THE DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31^st AT MIDNIGHT.

 

The Black and Latino Men Read (BLMR) program was created in 2016 by Tate’s Consulting Services (TCS) and Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore, a nonprofit which was founded by author/activist, Luis J. Rodriguez and his wife, Trini. 

 

BLMR’s major goal is to promote reading amongst Black and Latino male students who are currently enrolled in either high school (9-12), community college, and/or a 4-year college/university.

 

For the BLMR Essay Contest, students are required to do the following:

·         Read a book of their choice

·         Type a 2-page essay that includes a summary of the book, an explanation of how the book impacted them, and quotes from the book which support their explanation

·         Submit a photo of themselves reading their chosen book.

Since 2016, we have distributed $16,850 in financial awards.  BLMR’s 2021 winner, a student at California State University, Los Angeles, wrote the following:

 

            With the $1,000 BLMR financial award, I was able to continue to

            take classes during the winter session.  This allowed me to continue 

            working towards obtaining my BA in psychology.  My dream is to work in

            education and to be a guiding figure for individuals, who much like 

            myself, did not have someone to turn to when I was unsure of myself or in

            need of guidance.  BLMR’s financial award will bring my dream 

            closer to becoming a reality.  

                                    -Isaac Cortez (California State University, Los Angeles)

 

You can find submission requirements at www.mytcs.net, along with photos of previous BLMR winners.

 

If you have questions about the contest or would like free BLMR bookmarks, please do not hesitate to contact Beverly Tate at blackandlatinomenread@gmail.com.