we want to hear Your Miami Story

 As our storytellers share their experiences on themes of migration, labor and cultural identity, we invite you to share your own through video, audio and written words.

How to Add Your Story...

By Phone

Call us at (786) 600 0234 and tell your story

Limit Your Message To 5 minutes

Leave Your Full Name and Contact Information

By Video

Select a Theme/Topic Below

Review Our Permissions and Conditions*

Respond to Our Pre-Recorded Video Interview Prompts (with Video, Audio, or Text response options)

By Email

Send Us Your Story at

[email protected]

Write Up Your Thoughts
Or Attach a Video or Audio Message

* You will be asked to consent to these conditions at the conclusion of your pre-recorded video interview.

Permissions and Conditions

Permissions and Conditions

 Beyond Vizcaya: Story Submission Agreement

By submitting your story to the Beyond Vizcaya project, you agree to the following terms:

  1. Permission to Share
    You grant Beyond Vizcaya the non-exclusive right to share, publish, and distribute your submitted story—whether in whole or in part—on its platforms, including digital, print, social media, or exhibition formats.

  2. Ownership and Rights
    You retain ownership of your story. This agreement does not transfer your copyright; it simply gives Beyond Vizcaya permission to use your content for project-related purposes.

  3. Edits and Formatting
    Your story may be lightly edited for clarity, grammar, or formatting. However, the essence and core message will be preserved.

  4. Use of Name and Attribution
    You may choose whether your story is shared with your name, anonymously, or under a pseudonym. Please indicate your preference upon submission.

  5. Voluntary Participation
    Submission is entirely voluntary, and you may request to withdraw your story from future use by contacting the project team.

 

By submitting your story, you confirm that it is your original work and that you have read and agreed to the terms above.

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