National Civil Rights Museum Invites Young Poets
to Participate In the Drop The Mic Poetry Slam
Submission Deadline is August 10, 2015
The National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) is looking for young poets to share their creativity in a poetry slam with an emphasis on voting. “My Vote, My Freedom is the theme for the NCRM Drop the Mic Poetry Slam on August 22, 2015. Mid-South poets in the age groups of 14 – 17, 18 – 25 and 26 – 35 can compete for two top prizes per age group.
“The Drop the Mic Poetry Slam was a huge success last year,” said Faith Morris, Museum Director of Marketing, Governmental and Community Affairs. “Providing the community with a platform to artistically express themselves about an important issue in our society is the goal of the poetry slam. We encourage participants to take a stand, have a voice, exercise their voting rights and bring others with them on this journey. This poetry slam honors the legacy of the many people who fought (and died) fighting for our rights.”
August 6, 2015 is the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. NCRM is challenging poets to share their perspective on voting and freedom as the focus of their video entries.
Submissions must be original works addressing the topic “My Vote, My Freedom.” Each entrant must submit a YouTube or Vimeo video link in their online registration. Videos should be no longer than 2 minutes. Only one entry per person will be considered. All videos must be received by August 10, 2015, 5:00pm CDT.
For more information and to enter visit http://civilrightsmuseum.org/dropthemic/.
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About The National Civil Rights Museum
The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, is the only Museum of its kind in the country that gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from 1619 to the present. The Museum is intended to bring the movement to life, place the events in a historical perspective and provide a focus of national remembrance. Since the Museum opened in 1991, close to 5 million visitors from around the world have come, including more than 60,000 students annually. Recognized as a center for civil rights and social change, the Museum is steadfast in its mission to share the culture and lessons from the Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally.
Through interactive exhibits, historic collections, storytelling, dynamic speakers and events, the museum offers visitors a chance to walk through history and learn more about a tumultuous and inspiring period of change. Then, invites you to Join the Movement, take a stand and share your voice on issues that impact our society.
An internationally acclaimed cultural institution, the Museum was recognized as USA Today’s Top 10 Best American Iconic Attractions; Top 10 Best Historical Spots in the U.S. by TLC’s Family Travel; Must See by the Age of 15 by Budget Travel and Kids; Top 10, American Treasures by USA Today; and Best Memphis Attraction by The Commercial Appeal.