In the 1920s, the Hialeah Racetrack helped put the city on the map. As Hialeah turns 100, we trace how the racetrack shaped the city — and the labor of Black migrants who helped build it.
Also in this episode: Before Hialeah was officially incorporated, Black migrant workers had already established a community called Seminola. This episode explores that neighborhood’s origins — and the fight by descendants to have their history recognized as the city marks its centennial.
From Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade, 11 cities are celebrating their centennials in 2025 and 2026. SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News' series "History We Call Home" spotlights the moments, ideas and people that made these cities part of our community's fabric over the past century.