Contestants had to write the verse to a rap song based on a historical figure then record themselves performing it.
Both Kamal Fisher and Isabella Vasquez finished in the top 10 of the Black History Month contest.
"He is barely mentioned and I wanted to give him the recognition for the hero that he is," said Kamal, who enjoys rap because he gets to rhyme words and put them to music. Kamal was chosen as a finalist in the competition out of 450 entries, but the bigger surprise was that his classmate Isabella not only finished in the top 10 but also won the contest in the primary grade division.
"What was really fascinating about Isabella's entry, the hook changed throughout her submission. So at first it had some adjectives about Sojourner Truth then she'd have a little bit of a verse and the adjectives would change to reflect what she said in the verse," added Judd.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Why do all the new apartment buildings in the Bay Area look the same?The creeping sameness is true for luxury apartment complexes and low-income housing projects alike.
Read more »
Bay Area Rapper E40 ejected from Kings-Warriors playoff gameBay Area Rapper E40, a loyal Golden State fan, was ejected Saturday night from Sacramento's Golden 1 Center after a verbal altercation with fans during Game 1 of the NBA first round Western Conference showdown between the Kings and Warriors.
Read more »
Thousands of unusual sea creatures wash up on Bay Area beachesVelella velella, also known as by-the-wind sailors, are floating tentacled creatures no larger than a teacup — and they’re washing up by the thousands along Bay Area beaches.
Read more »
Kings Probe ‘Racial Bias' Claims After Bay Area Rapper E-40 EjectedThe Sacramento Kings are investigating allegations from a Bay Area hip-hop star that “racial bias” led to him being kicked out of his seat during a playoff game against the Golden State Warriors.
Read more »
Tucson Sugar Skulls reach best start in franchise history after rallying to beat Bay Area PanthersThe Tucson Sugar Skulls head into their home opener with a 3-0 record.
Read more »
Bay Area tech bust emerges after yearslong regional hiring boomThe Bay Area tech sector has begun to shed jobs in a big way after years of a dramatic post-coronavirus hiring boom.
Read more »