The experience of African Americans in the United States is integral to America's heritage. The Black Saga Competition offers elementary and middle school students an excellent opportunity to learn about this important part of our national history through an exciting, competitive, and fun-filled forum.
The Competition is open to all Maryland students in grades 4-8. First, teams of students compete in school-level Black Saga Competitions. The top school teams advance to the Maryland State Black Saga Competition.
Students will be responsible for knowing the answers to more than 700 questions about the African-American experience. The timeline covers from the early 1600s-when the first 20 Africans came to America, and were enslaved in Jamestown, Virginia-to the present, when the Gates Foundation recently gave one billion dollars to help educate minorities.
The Competition involves teachers, parents, and principals in working together to ensure that students do their best in the competition.
"Not only has Black Saga given students knowledge, but by inviting them to the University, and generating their thirst for knowledge the Competition has given them a better sense of their future."
