African Burial Ground Announces Call For Virtual Poetry Performances
Poetry submissions due Friday, February 19, 2021.
By: A.A. Cristi Jan. 27, 2021
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In honor of poet, author, screenwriter, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou, the African Burial Ground National Monument will showcase virtual poetry performances using Facebook Premiere.@AfricanBurialGround
To submit your poetry and be featured on the African Burial Ground National Monument social media platforms, please email your video submissions and poem to:african_burial_ground@nps.gov Requirements:
· Video must beMP4Format
· Recordings must be horizontal
· Quality must beHD 720porFull HD 1080p
· Please refrain from using background music
· Content must be family friendly
· Must show clear view of face in video
· Video must not be longer than 5 minutes
Poetry submissions due Friday, February 19, 2021.

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