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Pictured here is one of the entries of the top 10 finalists' artwork displayed in U.S. Cellular stores. Winners Determined by Local Community Votes ROANOKE/CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. –U.S. Cellular and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Southwest Virginia kicked off the 9 th annual Black History Month Art Contest, which honors the many contributions of African-Americans and encourages young people to learn more about these current and historic influencers in January.   During that time, Boys & Girls Club members were encouraged to research and learn more about African-American role models and their important contributions to society. They were invited to create and submit an original 8.5 x 11 portraits representing the figure of their choice using any art medium from any point in history, including present day. From those drawings, the top 10 finalists’ entries were chosen from a panel from the Southwest Boys & Girls Club and are now displayed at

Pictured here Mayor David Bowers speaks to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia and presents last year's winners. Winners Determined by Local Community Votes ROANOKE/CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.   (Jan. 18, 2016) –To help celebrate Martin Luther King Day, U.S. Cellular and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Southwest Virginia are kicking off the 9 h annual Black History Month Art Contest, which honors the many contributions of African-Americans and encourages young people to learn more about these current and historic influencers.   Boys & Girls Club members are encouraged to research and learn more about African-American role models and their important contributions to society. They are then invited to create and submit an original 8.5 x 11 portrait representing the figure of their choice using any art medium from any point in history, including present day. "Once again, we are looking forward to seeing the great art projects from t