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Langston Hughes High’s Tenga Places 3rd in Congressional Art Competition
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Langston Hughes High’s Tenga Places 3rd in Congressional Art Competition

Langston Hughes High School's David Tenga has placed third in Congressman David Scott's 17th Annual Congressional Art Competiton. Tenga's submission entitled "A Bit of Me" earned him a $3500 scholarship from The Art Institute of Atlanta, a $650 summer seminar scholarship from The Savannah College of Art and Design and a $400 scholarship from sponsors AT&T and Georgia Power. Additionally, Tenga's work will hang in the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s Youth Art Gallery for one year. "I am so very proud of all of the students from the Thirteenth District who participated in my 17th Annual competition," said Congressman Scott. "This year we had such an impressive level of talent displayed by our students.  I am truly honored to celebrate the artistic talents of our...
Come Wit’ It Dance Competition

Come Wit’ It Dance Competition

Mayor Pro Tem and District 7 Councilman Mark Baker and the Come Wit' It Foundation are teaming up for a dance competition this summer to promote HIV/AIDS awareness. Auditions will take place on June 21 with the competition beginning at 11AM on June 22 at Banneker High School. 30 teams will compete. The first place prize winner(s) will take home $5000. Tickets and more information are available via Eventbrite.com. Free HIV testing will be available during the event. Full event itinerary: Saturday June 22, 2019 Start: 11:00 am HIV Testing Activities Food and Fun Car Show Game Truck Battle of the DJ’s Giveaways Vendors 12:00 pm Come Talk Forum: Come learn about HIV/AIDS from an HIV/AIDS specialist and receive a free Master Dance Class from some top cho...

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