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The 2020 contest is now closed. To learn more about the annual scholarship contest, please contact program manager, Ben Becker at 216-593-057

Click on the links below for area coverage on Stop The Hate and its participants

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Stop the Hate essays restore hope in what the future holds

Avon Lake Ledger:
Moved by classmate’s suicide, ALHS junior pens essay to “Stop the Hate,” wins $50,000

The Chronicle-Telegram:
Student wins contest, aims to change minds

Cleveland Jewish News:
A timely Exodus from hate and discrimination

Sun Star Courier:
Student of the Week – Gabrielle Goodman

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