The Tribune

TO commemorate Black History Month in February, the US Embassy Nassau held its first nationwide digital photo contest, entitled “The Dream”, which encouraged young people to reflect on the principles of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and his influence on race relations worldwide.

The contest’s objective was to focus on Dr King’s principles and his role in advancing equality and human rights. Entrants submitted photos illustrating one of the basic principles put forward by Dr King. The photos submitted reflect his principles and how they manifest themselves in the Bahamas.

The first place winner was Shanaye Smith, of New Providence, with “Nonviolence Holds That Suffering Can Educate and Transform”. Hadassah K McHardy, also of New Providence, took second place with “Together We Rise” and Danyelle Sweeting, of Grand Bahama, third with “One People United in Love and Service.”

On March 9, the US Embassy recognised the top winners during an awards presentation held at the American Corner in the Harry C Moore Library and Information Centre at the University of The Bahamas.

The winners each received Apple products including Apple iPad’s and the iPod touch devices. Public Affairs Officer Penny Rechkemmer made the formal presentations to the top two winners.

The US Embassy thanked the entrants and the contest judges, artist Antonius Roberts of Hillside House, Amanda Coulson, director at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, and Derek Smith, photographer at Bahamas Information Services, for their participation and support.