The Black in White Poetry Competition 2026 is open for entries until 26 June 2026.
Have you experienced or observed racism, unconscious bias or microaggressions as a child or as a working adult? Write a poem about it and enter this year’s Poetry Competition. Your poem could help bring insight and illumination to the race-related issues that many people of colour experience, to build understanding and drive change.
This year’s categories:
- Workplace racism
- Childhood racism
Prizes & Benefits
You could win one of our top cash prizes per category:
- 1st Prize: £250
- 2nd Prize: £125
- 3rd Prize: £75
Winning and highly commended entrants will:
- Be published in a new Black in White anthology
- Get complimentary entry to our Awards event
- Receive a certificate and a free copy of the book
How to Enter
- Go to the Entry Form here.
- Pay £2 per poem and obtain an Entry Number (under 18s enter free).
- A unique Entry Number will be sent on completion of payment.
- Submit your poem using the link provided in the email that we will send you.
Entry Form →
£2 for each entry (under 18 free)
Don’t delay, get writing today!
Important Information
- Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026
- Registered Charity Number: 1213798
- Motto: SHARING STORIES, SHAPING SOCIETIES