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Thomas Sowell was a Marxist in his youth — but became one of the nation’s greatest champions of the free market.
The 95-year-old economist’s thoughts on economics, history, race and politics have not only already influenced countless Americans throughout the decades, but are sure to stand the test of time and serve as a lasting conservative legacy in the generations to come.
A new contest will help enshrine that intellectual inheritance.
The Hoover Institution at Stanford University recently announced an essay contest and multimedia creator competition to honor Sowell, the Rose and Milton Friedman senior fellow on public policy.
The winners will be awarded $5,000 and given a chance to attend an upcoming celebration of Sowell’s life with travel expenses covered.
“Recognized globally for his contributions to economics, social theory, and public policy across six decades, Thomas Sowell continues to inspire and influence scholars and thinkers through his work,” the institute announced.
“To celebrate his invaluable legacy, the Hoover Institution invites creators to participate in a multimedia competition and students to enter an essay contest, both focused on elevating the ideas and teachings of Thomas Sowell.”
For the multimedia creator competition, participants are asked “to submit a compelling video that addresses the question: What lesson or teaching from Thomas Sowell do Americans most need to learn or remember today?”
For the essay contest, students should “explore an important cultural or public policy issue through the lens of Thomas Sowell’s work. Essays should reflect a substantial understanding of Sowell’s ideas and demonstrate critical thinking and creativity.”
Submissions should not exceed 1,500 words, and the essay contest is only open to high school and college students.
Submissions for both categories are due Aug. 31.
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IMAGE CAPTION & CREDIT: Thomas Sowell / Courtesy of Hoover Institution
