Chicago-Area High School Students Gear up for
American Legacy Challenge Finals
Trivia Competition Teaches History and Brings Pride and Fun for
High School Students
NEW YORK, NY…March 30, 2009--- Nine Chicago-area high school students have advanced to the American Legacy Challenge 2009, the high school trivia competition designed to educate students about America’s legacy and the contributions of African-Americans. The competition, presented by American Legacy Magazine and American Family Insurance, takes place Saturday, April 4, 12:30-3:00 pm at the DuSable Museum at 740 E. 56th Place. While many supporters and special guests will be on hand to encourage the students, the competition will be co-hosted by celebrity deejays Bionce Foxx and DJ Phantom of Chicago’s top-rated WGCI-FM.
More than 130 students entered the competition back in February, however, only nine will compete for cash for college in the Finals. The winners will get $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place.
“American Legacy Magazine is committed to enriching the lives of today’s young people through creative and educational activities and events,” says Rodney J. Reynolds, founder and publisher American Legacy Magazine. “This American Legacy Challenge is a great program to get our youth engaged in American history and to encourage them to learn about the contributions African-Americans have made.”
Just last month, American Legacy unveiled the Know Your History board game, a unique trivia game designed to entertain, educate, and inspire while teaching African-American history. Available now on www.americanlegacymag.com, the board game provides hours of fun for all ages.
This is American Family Insurance’s second straight year sponsoring the high school trivia competition. “American Family Insurance is proud to partner with American Legacy magazine on this important initiative,” says Dwayne Maddox, Advertising and Brand Management, American Family Insurance. “Not only is the American Legacy Challenge educational, it will serve as a source of inspiration for each of the high school students who participate and expand their knowledge of African-American history and culture..”
Established in 1927, American Family Insurance is a full-service insurance company with a network of about 4,000 independent agents and over 8,100 employees. It is the third largest mutual property casualty insurer in the US. As a mutual insurance company, the policyholders are the owners. American Family Insurance offers auto, homeowners, life, health, business, and farm insurance plus financial services such as annuities and consumer loans in 17 states. American Family Insurance is dedicated to providing coverage at competitive prices and superior customer service to all of the communities it serves.
American Legacy Magazine is distributed nationwide to over 2.05 million readers through black churches and educational and cultural institutions. Also available on newsstands and through paid subscriptions, American Legacy Magazine is owned by RJR Communications. Other brands include: American Legacy Woman, American Legacy Healthcare Advantage, American Legacy, Jr., and American Legacy TV. For more information on American Legacy Magazine, visit www.americanlegacymag.com
Will be with us on the radio Friday, April 3 @ 9pm CST
American Legacy Challenge Finals
Trivia Competition Teaches History and Brings Pride and Fun for
High School Students
NEW YORK, NY…March 30, 2009--- Nine Chicago-area high school students have advanced to the American Legacy Challenge 2009, the high school trivia competition designed to educate students about America’s legacy and the contributions of African-Americans. The competition, presented by American Legacy Magazine and American Family Insurance, takes place Saturday, April 4, 12:30-3:00 pm at the DuSable Museum at 740 E. 56th Place. While many supporters and special guests will be on hand to encourage the students, the competition will be co-hosted by celebrity deejays Bionce Foxx and DJ Phantom of Chicago’s top-rated WGCI-FM.
More than 130 students entered the competition back in February, however, only nine will compete for cash for college in the Finals. The winners will get $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place.
“American Legacy Magazine is committed to enriching the lives of today’s young people through creative and educational activities and events,” says Rodney J. Reynolds, founder and publisher American Legacy Magazine. “This American Legacy Challenge is a great program to get our youth engaged in American history and to encourage them to learn about the contributions African-Americans have made.”
Just last month, American Legacy unveiled the Know Your History board game, a unique trivia game designed to entertain, educate, and inspire while teaching African-American history. Available now on www.americanlegacymag.com, the board game provides hours of fun for all ages.
This is American Family Insurance’s second straight year sponsoring the high school trivia competition. “American Family Insurance is proud to partner with American Legacy magazine on this important initiative,” says Dwayne Maddox, Advertising and Brand Management, American Family Insurance. “Not only is the American Legacy Challenge educational, it will serve as a source of inspiration for each of the high school students who participate and expand their knowledge of African-American history and culture..”
Established in 1927, American Family Insurance is a full-service insurance company with a network of about 4,000 independent agents and over 8,100 employees. It is the third largest mutual property casualty insurer in the US. As a mutual insurance company, the policyholders are the owners. American Family Insurance offers auto, homeowners, life, health, business, and farm insurance plus financial services such as annuities and consumer loans in 17 states. American Family Insurance is dedicated to providing coverage at competitive prices and superior customer service to all of the communities it serves.
American Legacy Magazine is distributed nationwide to over 2.05 million readers through black churches and educational and cultural institutions. Also available on newsstands and through paid subscriptions, American Legacy Magazine is owned by RJR Communications. Other brands include: American Legacy Woman, American Legacy Healthcare Advantage, American Legacy, Jr., and American Legacy TV. For more information on American Legacy Magazine, visit www.americanlegacymag.com
Will be with us on the radio Friday, April 3 @ 9pm CST
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