Mavs, American Airlines Sponsor Black History Month Art Contest

By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor As part of its dedication to building a stronger community through educational programs, social justice and racial equity initiatives, grants to nonprofit organizations and more, the Dallas Mavericks along with American Airlines present the 2023 Black History Month Art Contest. The contest, honoring Black history and inspiring future change makers, begins Feb. 1 and runs through Feb. 16^th. It’s open to Texas students, grades 8 – 12, who can create and digitally submit a visual medium that interprets the beliefs of past and present black leaders and how they inspired others to unite and join hands for justice. Winners will be chosen by the Mavericks and American Airlines selection committee based on level of relation to theme, originality and creativity, and educational value. The selected top five Grand Prize winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip, courtesy of American Airlines, to Memphis, TN, where the group will visit historical sites featuring pivotal moments in black history and the civil rights movement, participate in activities and meals specific to Memphis art and culture, as well as attend the Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies game at FedEx Forum. The Grand Prize winners will also be invited to a suite experience and recognized on-court during the Feb. 28 Mavericks home game. In addition, throughout the month of March, the top artists’ work will be featured in the African American Museum of Dallas. Visit mavs.com/art for official rules and details.