

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 26th Annual Oratorical Conest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Invitation: 26th Annual Oratorical Contest – Empowering Our Future Leaders
Dear Students, Educators, and Community Members,
The 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit cordially invites you to attend our 26th Annual High School Oratorical Contest. This prestigious event showcases the talent, intellect, and public speaking skills of our local youth as they tackle one of today's most pressing questions.
This Year’s Topic:
"Is higher education necessary to improve your quality of life in today's society?"
Join us to support these incredible students and hear from distinguished guests, including Jerjuan Howard (Director of Youth Affairs, Mayor’s Office), Arnold Boyd (Founder of Student Transportation Services, LLC), and Dennis L. Reed II. The event will be hosted by Lanasia Buck and feature Kelli Cox from the University of Michigan LSA Honors Program.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/26th-annual-oratorical-conest/200029855705235
- **Event Categories**: Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029855705235?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=detroit-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Detroit
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 Ford Pl, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202
- **lat**: 42.36358
- **long**: -83.07507
- **full address**: 1 Ford Pl, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit (https://allevents.in/org/100-black-men-of-greater-detroit/1510903)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1 Ford Pl, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 26th Annual Oratorical Conest ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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