CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CONTEST WINNERS: “Z,” “vegasswines,” Deauna, Dairdre, and “Queen Unique”
In 2009, Payless ShoeSource and the National Urban League forged a partnership to raise funds for the Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund provides scholarships in $2500 increments to African American students attending college/universities nationwide. Now, in its second year, through the month of February 2010, Payless customers may visit their 800 stores as well as go online (www.payless.com/store) to purchase an inspirational “I Believe” necklace for the nominal cost of $4. Proceeds from necklace sales will be donated to the Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship Fund. Additionally, this year Payless customers who purchase the “I Believe” necklace will also receive a coupon for $5 off a $25 or more purchase.
We all know that affording a higher education is difficult in even the best of families as tuition rates at colleges and universities continue to rise. By purchasing this necklace, you may be in turn helping your family, friend, or even yourself.
I have partnered with Payless ShoeSource to offer a promotion in the spirit of Black History Month and their ongoing commitment to support higher education for minorities. Below are the guidelines to win a FREE “I Believe” necklace.
Contest Rules
- Using “I Believe…” to start your statement, finish crafting a sentence or more describing what you believe.
- Entries must relate to African American culture and/or Black History Month and can take on a poetic format for those of you who enjoy writing poetry.
- Only positive statements will be considered.
- Place your entry as a comment in this post. Make sure to enter a valid email address (it is not shown in the comment, only goes to me) so that I may contact you if you win.
- You may enter as many comments as you wish, but they must be unique. Redundant statements from the same entrant will be disqualified.
- Deadline to enter is Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST.
- FIVE winners will be drawn at random. No entrant may win more than once (although you can enter more than once)
- Winners will be notified by email and announced on this post.
Good luck! I hope to see plenty of entries. This necklace is a great keepsake for yourself or a give to a loved one.
Thank you Payless ShoeSource for working with me in this promotion. Don’t forget to stop by Payless and purchase the “I Believe” necklace, whether or not you’re a winner, and support the Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship.
Related Links
Affrodite.net- Shop Payless ShoeSource and support 2nd year of Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship Program
Payless ShoeSource- Black History Month: Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship Fund
National Urban League website- www.nul.org
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i believe that children are a future. teach em well and let dem lead deh way!
I believe that our nation’s first African-American president has met the challenges before him with confidence and courage.
I believe this is an amazing charity! If I don’t win, I’m definitely gonna go purchase one!
I believe that natural/ethnic hairstyles are here to stay and am happy about it.
I believe that as black people, life is what we make it. We have to demand respect and equality, it won’t always be given to us freely.
I believe that black african and african american culture is positively the most influential culture of this century.
I believe in order for us to make progress we have to start by reaching out to one person. Each one needs to reach one to start a global change in consciousness for black people and all people.
I believe the difference between captivity and freedom is realized only when you no longer allow a title to define you but YOU define a title. This includes religion, class, culture, race and beyond.
I believe the difference between captivity and freedom is realized only when you no longer allow a title to define you but YOU define a title. This includes religion, class, culture, race and beyond.