The Oklahoma City Thunder is launching its sixth annual Black History Heroes Challenge.
The contest, which commemorates Black History Month, will remain open through Feb. 7.
Students throughout Oklahoma in kindergarten through 12th grade can enter the contest by submitting an essay or visual arts piece portraying an outstanding individual in black history or an African-American who has impacted their life. Entrants are encouraged to employ creativity in their entries, including photography, music, video, art or writing.