In partnership with the Richmond Crusade for Voters and Antoinette V. Irving Foundation, Children of Light will announce the winners of its second annual Game Changer Citywide Writing Competition on Wednesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at Armstrong High School in Richmond’s East End.

During the event, one middle school winner will receive $200. Three high school winners will receive $300 for first place, $150 for second place and $75 for third place. All students attend Richmond Public Schools.

To enter into the competition, students wrote essays for one of two prompts: “Are voting rights essential for the 21st century American? Why or why not?” and “What would you change to make America better for you and your family?”

The Rev. Garry Callis Sr., founder of Children of Light, said the reason for the competition is to “tighten up our kids’ communication skills,” citing his dissatisfaction with schools’ focus on communication in Richmond and the nation as a whole.

For more information, please contact Rev. Callis at 804-357-0772 or at becomeagamechanger@gmail.com.