Pistons and Rock Financial Announce "Know Your Local Black History" Tour
Metro Detroit students given opportunity to win $1,000 scholarship in essay contest
LIVONIA, Mich. (February 6, 2006)—The Detroit Pistons and Rock Financial have launched a five-stop tour that will encourage metro Detroit students to know their local black history and give them an opportunity to win $1,000 in college scholarship money.
The tour began on February 2 with a launch event at the First Congregational Church in Detroit, which houses the Underground Railroad Living Museum, with students from Cass Tech High School. "Know Your Local Black History Tour" assembly stops include: February 6 at Clintondale High School in Mt. Clemens; February 9 at Pontiac Central High School; February 13 at Denby High School in Detroit; and February 16 at Northwestern Prep Academy in Flint.
High school students from around the state of Michigan will also have an opportunity to compete for one $1,000 scholarship. Students can apply on-line at: http://www.nba.com/pistons/community/know_your_black_history_tour.html.
On Sunday, February 26, all scholarship winners will be honored by Rick Mahorn, Pistons legend and Detroit Shock Assistant Coach; Rock Financial's David Hall; and Patrick McInnis, President of Rock Financial on the court during halftime at the Pistons game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
All essay submissions must be sent in no later than Wednesday, February 15.
Online: http://www.nba.com/pistons/community/know_your_black_history_tour.html
Email: kpardoe@palacenet.com
Mail: Kari Pardoe, Community Relations
Detroit Pistons
4 Championship Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Email: wendykemp-watkins@quickenloans.com
Mail:
Wendy Kemp-Watkins, Community Relations
Rock Financial
20555 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
