North Atlanta High School student wins race-relations prize

Sultana Begum, a sophomore at North Atlanta High School, is the winner of the Atlanta Princeton Prize in Race Relations for 2010. This is the first time in the six-year history of the contest that an Atlanta Public Schools student has been awarded the top prize. Begum won based on her continuing work to increase racial harmony, respect and understanding by planning, organizing and executing a fashion show highlighting many of the native cultures and races represented at North Atlanta High. She also planned an international night of music and dance.

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations was created to identify and commend young people who are working to increase understanding and mutual respect among all races. Winners of local contests held in cities throughout the nation are eligible for cash awards of up to $1,000.  Two other Atlanta Public Schools students – Elisha Pittman of the Carver School of Health Sciences & Research and Maya Jackson of Therrell School of Health Science and Research Center – will receive Certificates of Accomplishment for their work in this area. The winners will be honored locally at a special ceremony on May 25.