Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Royal Court 2022
​Contest

Mr. & Miss Juneteenth: 9th - 12th Grade
Jr. Mr. & Miss Juneteenth: 6th - 8th Grade
Little Mr. & Miss Juneteenth: 3rd - 5th Grade
Mini Mr. & Miss Juneteenth: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Application Submission: January 1st-January 14th
Notification of Acceptance: Monday, January 17th
Informational: Saturday, January 22nd
Court Activities: February 5th, February 12th, February 19th
Voting & Fundraising: March 1st - March 31st
Winning Photo Shoot: Saturday, April 23rd

Only 3 contestants will be accepted per ranking.

Questions? Contact the HF Juneteenth Royal Court Coordinator:
Samira Evans
juneteenthroyalcourt@youmatter2.org
​(708) 933-8362

Eligibility & Participation Requirements:

• Must be in K-12th Grade in the Homewood-Flossmoor area (towns in District 153, 161, 233)
• Entry Fee (to be collected after acceptance into contest) | Includes: Juneteenth T-shirt and Professional Headshot with Juneteenth Frame 
  • Kindergarten-5th Grade: $35
  • 6th-12th Grade: $50
• Video Submission
  • Wear something that represents Black Girl Magic or Black Boy Joy
  • Kindergarten - 5th Grade
    • 2 minute maximum
    • Name, Age, Grade, School, Position you're competing for & Hobby or Special Talent
    • 3rd-5th Only: What does Juneteenth mean to you?
  • 6th Grade - 12th Grade
    • ​3 minutes maximum
    • Name, Age, Grade, School, Position you're competing for, What does Juneteenth mean to you?
    • Choose 1 question below to answer:
      • ​Juneteenth should be very important to the African American community however, it is often overlooked because it is not a national holiday. How can you help young people learn about Juneteenth so they can become aware of the importance of it ?
      • Thinking about your future, what is your dream career? The path you chose, will you be able to help those in the African American community, if so, how?
      • If you could meet any person in black history to have lunch with, who would it be? Why? ​
• Scoring
  • Application (10)
  • Online Voting $1 = 1 Vote (25)
  • Black Business Coupon Book sales (25)
  • Workshop Participation & Attendance (20)
  • Community Service (20)
    
    
• Winning Benefits
  • Personalized Trophy
  • Official Tiara/Crown
  • Official Sash/Stole
  • Personalized Yard Sign
  • Official Award Certificate
  • Cash Prize
  • Featured in the Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival Booklet
  • Lead the Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Parade
  • Photo Shoot | Formal Wear (not included)
    • ​Girls: White Dress & White Elbow Length Gloves
    • Boys: Black Suit, White Shirt & Black Tie

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