Tell your story. Get a chance at winning $1,000.
We are pleased to announce the Own Your Story Initiative in the City of Newark. We are here to uplift Newark's black community and honor the story of our collective.
WELCOME
What is Own Your story Newark?
The Own Your Story Newark initiative is about uniting to focus on making life better for our black neighborhoods in Newark, New Jersey by sharing our stories. We are inviting as many of our people as possible to share their stories through virtual "Speak Your Truth" events and an online survey.
Get Involved!
Take the Survey
Take the Survey
Take the Survey
Take the community-designed survey to assist in data collection. Ten winners will receive a gift card every week.
10 Winners per week will get a Gift Card (starting value of $25, selected at random from qualified entries.)
Share a Video
Take the Survey
Take the Survey
We are asking that Newark really shine by sharing their story on Instagram using #ownyourstorynewark or by uploading it directly.
10 Winners per week will get a Gift Card (starting value of $50, selected at random from qualified entries.)
Attend A Community Forum
Attend our Community Involvement Events
Attend our Community Involvement Events
Our group of young organizers from The Greater Newark area will be hosting community discussion forums centered around powerful conversations from the minds of Newarkers. Dates TBD.
1 Grand Prize Winner - $1,000.00
4 Additional Winnders - $250.00
(Selected at random from qualified entries.)
Attend our Community Involvement Events
Attend our Community Involvement Events
Attend our Community Involvement Events
- November 19, 2020 | We are inviting all of Newark's Black community to join our virtual community meeting to learn more about this initiative and join the movement!
- January 9, 2021 | The community is invited to learn and/or strengthen their marketing skillset at our FREE workshop where we will walk through the steps of campaign development.