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A Moving Art Installation featuring South Florida’s Black Residents is set to tour the streets of Liberty City and Little Haiti

MIAMI, FL - A South Florida photographer known for documenting Florida’s historically black neighborhoods is bringing her work back to the people she photographed with a mobile photography installation. Johanne Rahaman, creator of BlackFlorida, will unveil her latest exhibit, ‘From... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2018 at Blogging Black Miami

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EBONY Magazine June Black Music Issue featuring Danai Gurira

EBONY magazine released its June issue, showcasing DANAI GURIRA on the cover. In the accompanying exclusive interview, EBONY sits down with the award-winning actress for an intimate conversation in which Gurira dishes on her climb in Hollywood, her activism and... Continue reading

Posted May 21, 2018 at Blogging Black Miami

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Opa-locka CDC offers workshops for first-time homebuyers

The Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC) is offering workshops for first-time homebuyers. These sessions are designed to guide first-time homebuyers step by step through the home buying process. Homebuyers will be provided one-on-one counseling with an OLCDC certified Housing Counselor.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2018 at Blogging Black Miami

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Miami-Dade County School Board Member Dr. Steve Gallon III Urges the extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals

Dr. Steve Gallon III At today's regular monthly meeting of the Miami-Dade School Board, District 1 School Board Member Dr. Steve Gallon III will advance agenda item H-18, authorizing Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho to urge Pres. Donald Trump and... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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Taylor’s Closet completes “The Bloom Bus” after being awarded $45,000 grant by StrikeForce 421 to help girls in need through faith and shopping

Mobile boutique bus caters to girls who would otherwise be unable to participate in life-changing empowerment programs FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Taylor’s Closet, a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower teenage girls in need is pleased to announce that... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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GO SEE THIS MOVIE: I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO

Working from the text of James Baldwin's unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a stunning meditation on what it means to be Black in America. In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson on direction of education under Trump and DeVos

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Visit to Florida to Promote School Choice: “I am very concerned about the direction in which President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos want... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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NAACP Statement on the Renewed Muslim Ban

BALTIMORE, MD — The NAACP today released the following statement regarding the most recent Muslim Ban executive order from President Trump. The new executive order restricting travel from six Muslim-majority countries is just the latest in a series of actions... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM TO BE HONORED BY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER GALLON AT JANUARY MEETING

On December 10, 2016 in a defensive battle between the No. 6 ranked Miami Carol City Chiefs and No. 5 ranked Lakeland Lake Gibson Braves at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, the chiefs prevailed in a 14-6 victory to capture... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER GALLON SALUTES THE ARTS VIA RECOGNITION OF CURRENT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ALUMNI INVOLVED THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED FILM ‘MOONLIGHT’

Dr. Steve Gallon III Miami-Dade County School Board Member Dr. Steve Gallon III will present an agenda item and resolution at the Board’s upcoming monthly meeting recognizing several current and former students who were involved in the critically-acclaimed film, ‘Moonlight’... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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NAACP Task Force to Hold Hearing on Education Quality in Orlando

National NAACP Leadership, Charter and Public School Advocates to Discuss Impact of Charters on Underfunded School Districts ORLANDO, FL – A new NAACP task force studying education quality will hold its third of at least seven national hearings on the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI ANNOUNCES BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES

NORTH MIAMI, FL - January 24, 2017 – The city of North Miami is excited to announce their calendar of events for Black History Month 2017. The historic month kicks off on Friday, February 3, 2017, with Dr. Cornel West.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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Deltas Host IMPORTANT COMMUNITY MEETING: Pre-Session Meeting with Members of the Florida Legislature

The Dade County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, and partners, Miami-Dade College, The 100 Black Men of South Florida, and the Miami-Dade League of Women Voters, invite everyone in Miami-Dade County, to their annual Pre-Legislative Meeting, on January 31,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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The African Heritage Youth Theatre (A.H.Y.T!) AUDITIONS!

AHYT! is a drama apprenticeship program at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center for youth, ages 11-19, who are serious about learning the craft of theater. Students will participate in two main-stage performances, attend cultural excursions, and participate in community... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson’s Statement on the 58th Presidential Inauguration

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson released the following statement on why she is not attending President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration ceremony: Much has been made about Democratic lawmakers sitting out President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration ceremony. I struggled... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2017 at Blogging Black Miami

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Early voting has begun in Miami-Dade County. Go vote.

Early voting for the November 2016 General Election has begun in Miami-Dade County. Please get out and vote today. This election, like others in previous years, is important. While the presidential race is garnering most of the news coverage but... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2016 at Blogging Black Miami

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Meet The New Miss Jamaica Florida Queens 2016

Newly Crowned Queens shine after pageant on Sunday, October 23, 2016, in Lauderhill, FL. From left, Miss Jamaica Florida Teen - Shanna Francis; Little Miss Jamaica Florida - Danniella Spence; Junior Miss Jamaica Florida- Sade White; and Miss Jamaica Florida... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2016 at Blogging Black Miami

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President Obama to Campaign for Hillary Clinton in South Florida Thursday 10/20

On Thursday, October 20, President Barack Obama will campaign for Hillary Clinton in South Florida. At a public event, President Obama will lay out the high stakes of November's election for Florida families and highlight Clinton's vision for an America... Continue reading

Posted Oct 16, 2016 at Blogging Black Miami

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TODAY: Block Party with Senator Tim Kaine and Pusha T to Launch Liberty City Organizing Office and Register Voters

On Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16 -- the final weekend before Florida's new October 18 voter registration deadline -- Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine will return to Florida to campaign in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, where he... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2016 at Blogging Black Miami

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Hillary for Florida Releases New Haitian Radio Ad, "Our Home"/Hillary pou Florid ap anonse yon nouvo reklam nan radyo ayisyen ki rele: “Lakay nou”

Miami, FL - In a new Hillary for Florida radio ad, "Our Home", a Haitian American supporter describes what's at stake for the Haitian American community this election and explains why everyone must do his or her part to elect... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2016 at Blogging Black Miami

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Recommended Actions for Protection from Zika

What you should know: There is no vaccine to prevent Zika, and there is no specific treatment for infected individuals. Zika is generally spread by the bites of infected mosquitoes. Exposure to an infected person's blood or other body fluids... Continue reading

Posted Aug 6, 2016 at Blogging Black Miami

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Nuekie, Cosmetic Startup by FAMU Alum Eunice Cofie, Wins $20,000 at Miller Lite Tap The Future Live Pitch Tour Miami Tour Stop – Headed to Final Round for a Shot at $200K Grand Prize

Nuekie, a health and beauty company, came out on top as the regional winner for Tap The Future in Miami. The cosmetic line combines traditional African medicine and modern science to develop products and services to meet the unique needs... Continue reading

Posted Aug 3, 2016 at Blogging Black Miami

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BMe Community Awards $100,000 to 10 Black Men for Building Community

BMeLeaders - Miami, Left to right, top row, Marlon Hill Esq.; Brandon Okpalobi; Derick Pearson; Marvin Wilmoth; and Webber Charles Bottom row - Justin Pinn; Daniel Agnew; Melvin Deleveaux; Loubert Senatus; and Jonathan Spikes Miami, FL – Ten inspiring black... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2016 at Blogging Black Miami

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South Florida Spelman College Alumnae Honor Educators 6/12

The South Florida Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (SFC-NAASC), a 501(c)(3) organization will celebrate Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County community leaders at their annual All That Jazz, the scholarship fundraiser: Dr. Dorothy Bendross Mindingall, Vice... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2016 at Blogging Black Miami

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Living with Nature in the African Diaspora: A Lecture and Community Conversation at the Historic Hampton House featuring Dr. Edda Fields-Black

Celebrate “Homegrown Achiever” Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black, Associate Professor of History, Carnegie Mellon University and the author of Deep Roots: Rice Farmers in West Africa and the African Diaspora (2008). Dr. Fields-Black will speak about her research into the history... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2016 at Blogging Black Miami

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