DTLR Celebrates Teacher Creativity & Education For Black History Month

DTLR, one of the country’s most successful lifestyle retailers with more than 250 stores in 21 states, is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing talented Black educators throughout the month of February. As part of its “Mission 1865” campaign, DTLR will be recognizing and rewarding educators around the country for their Black History Month classroom artwork – celebrating Black history and culture throughout February.

Dare to Create – Highlighting Creatives and Educators
DTLR will celebrate educators during Black History Month by hosting a social media contest to highlight educators’ classroom artwork for a potential reward of school supply support. Educators are encouraged to submit their classroom designs celebrating Black history and culture in the form of classroom decorations, door art, or bulletin boards. To enter for their chance to win, educators can post their artwork to social media and tag @daretoliveright and #DTLRMISSION1865.

DTLR will reward the winning educators with a DTLR Teacher Appreciation Swag package and $250 gift cards where they can purchase school supplies for their classrooms. The winners’ art will also be featured in DTLR stores, social platforms, and on DTLR.com. The contest will run from Feb. 2 to Feb. 26.

DTLR’s Mission 1865 campaign, inspired by the year that the 13th Amendment was passed and ratified by Congress to abolish slavery, aims to provide opportunities and experiences for communities to learn and celebrate African American history and culture.

"Expression through art has long been a vital aspect of the Black community," stated Tremayne Lipscomb Sr., DTLR Community Outreach Director. "In our ongoing Dare To Create mission, our aim is to inspire and showcase the rich artistic tapestry within our communities, and raise awareness about the profound significance of the year 1865 for the African American community."

Black educators interested in partnering with DTLR in the Mission 1865 campaign can find more information on DTLR’s social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.