Tristan Whitfield, 10, knows that the country has made significant progress toward equality, but the fifth grader believes much more needs to be done to “dri...
Fifth grader Tristan Whitfield wins 30th annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition, delivering an inspired speech in front of the finalists’ parents and teachers at W.H. Adamson High School.
Tristan won first place at the 30th annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition after a piercing speech Friday. The student from Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center said he knew that King had fought for equal rights, but the competition allowed him to learn much more about the civil rights leader work advocating for the importance of education.
Tristan Whitfield Sr., the winner’s father, beamed proudly when his son’s name was called out. He knew his outspoken and straightforward son would win. Just like last year, an anonymous donor watching the competition online was moved by the speeches and doubled the prizes. The remaining finalists — Zihair Douglas, Daniella Goffney-Mitchell, Kiyan Harrison, Diamond McKinney and Chance Taylor — each received $200.
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