• Each entry must be original poetry or art creation that is solely created by the student.

• The poem or art submitted must be on the topic of Black Lives Matter.

• The contest is open to students in grades K to 12.

• One poetry and one art entry per person.

• The entry must be received by July 23, 2025.

• The contest is open to residents of the United States, as well as to international students.

• To enter, complete the “I Matter” Poetry Contest Form:  CLICK HERE

The winning entry will be posted on our social media pages each year by October 30th (@NYFUSA on Twitter and Facebook – National Youth Foundation on Instagram).