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Winners of Mother's Day Essay Contest Celebrated by Great Khalid Foundation

KVIA••Yvonne Suarez
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The Great Khalid Foundation, in collaboration with El Paso Public Libraries, has announced the winners of a Mother's Day essay contest that received hundreds of submissions from local students. The competition was divided into two age groups: 5 to 10 years and 11 to 18 years, encouraging participants to express their feelings about their mothers or mother figures. Linda Wolfe, the foundation's president and the mother of singer Khalid, will personally present the awards to the winners. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to promote youth creativity and music within the El Paso community.

Key Details: • Essays were submitted by students aged 5-18. • Winners will receive their prizes from Linda Wolfe. • The contest aims to celebrate mothers and mother figures.

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