By Sybil Z.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
During this spring’s music program, my music teacher described my third-grade class, which started remotely in Kindergarten during COVID, not as survivors but thrivers.
America, too, was built on thrivers fighting for change, like Susan B. Anthony and Martin Luther King Jr. Susan B. Anthony wanted change for womens rights and Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights. These thrivers had ideas for a better, stronger America. They helped make our country great.
I look forward to my generation of thrivers making change, like helping to save our planet and ending hate towards people based on culture and beliefs.
Join all Americans and share your story about your history and your hopes and dreams for the future of our country. Together, we will tell the American story through videos and the most inclusive commemoration in our history.
Engaging students nationwide to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
This contest invites students in grades 3–12 to share their perspectives on what America means to them — and earn the opportunity to travel for field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.