Black Miami /tags/black-miami Black Miami en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:43:00 GMT Historic survey traces Black homeownership, redlining and generational power in Liberty City /history/2026-02-18/historic-survey-traces-black-homeownership-redlining-and-generational-power-in-liberty-city Liberty City was never just a neighborhood. It was a declaration. Platted in 1922 during the Florida Land Boom, the 80-acre community emerged when Black workers were building the city but had nowhere to live. Stretching between Northwest 62nd and 71st streets, it centered around Northwest 18th Avenue — then called Broadway. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:43:00 GMT /history/2026-02-18/historic-survey-traces-black-homeownership-redlining-and-generational-power-in-liberty-city Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Miami Times And then there was one: Ike’s and the changing face of West Coconut Grove /south-florida/2026-02-03/and-then-there-was-one-ikes-and-the-changing-face-of-west-coconut-grove For generations, West Coconut Grove was home to a network of neighborhood mom-and-pop stores that doubled as community hubs. Today, it is down to a single grocery: Ike’s Food Center, whose story traces the rise, resilience and gradual erosion of a community shaped by deep neighborhood ties. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:58:46 GMT /south-florida/2026-02-03/and-then-there-was-one-ikes-and-the-changing-face-of-west-coconut-grove Mike Clary | Coconut Grove Spotlight A century of service: Miami marks 100 years of Lt. Archie McKay, one of its first Black police officers /south-florida/2025-11-20/archie-mckay-miami-black-police-officers For the WWII veteran and one of the last surviving officers of Miami’s historic “Negro-Only” Precinct, the centennial celebration this month, was more than a birthday. It was a community’s tribute to a man whose life has traced nearly the entire arc of Black Miami’s struggle for dignity, justice, and belonging. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT /south-florida/2025-11-20/archie-mckay-miami-black-police-officers Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Miami Times As Black churches close across South Florida, some find new ways to thrive /south-florida/2025-10-27/as-black-churches-close-across-south-florida-some-find-new-ways-to-thrive Across South Florida, congregations are confronting a hard numbers problem: rising costs, shifting demographics, aging facilities, and, in some cases, fewer people in the pews. A wave of foreclosures, property sales and mergers has put the issue in sharp relief. At the same time, pastors and church leaders say new tactics — from housing development and nonprofit partnerships to online giving — are helping churches remain anchors of community life. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:36:39 GMT /south-florida/2025-10-27/as-black-churches-close-across-south-florida-some-find-new-ways-to-thrive Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Miami Times Coconut Grove’s oldest Black church celebrates 130 years of service /arts-culture/2025-10-15/coconut-groves-oldest-black-church-celebrates-130-years-of-service Founded by Bahamian settlers in 1895, the historic congregation continues to uplift Miami’s Black community through education, worship, and resilience. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:05:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-10-15/coconut-groves-oldest-black-church-celebrates-130-years-of-service Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Miami Times Black-led nonprofits fight to open birthing center in Miami amid maternal health crisis /health/2025-07-23/black-led-nonprofits-fight-to-open-birthing-center-in-miami-amid-maternal-health-crisis In Florida, Black women experience disproportionately high rates of maternal and infant mortality — a fact two local Black-led nonprofits are working to change. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:07:00 GMT /health/2025-07-23/black-led-nonprofits-fight-to-open-birthing-center-in-miami-amid-maternal-health-crisis Rafael Hernandez | Miami Times Contributor Black Miami church installs first-ever female pastor in nearly 70-year history /arts-culture/2025-07-02/black-miami-church-installs-first-ever-female-pastor-in-nearly-70-year-history Faith, fellowship and family collide at the Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, a tightly knit congregation tucked just off the roads of Gladeview. For decades, the pulpit at this historic Black church had only been occupied by men — that is, until last Sunday, when the church installed its very first female pastor, Tonia Menzies. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:29:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-07-02/black-miami-church-installs-first-ever-female-pastor-in-nearly-70-year-history Faith Francois | The Miami Times New documentary reveals how U.S. highway system dismantled Black communities, including Overtown /arts-culture/2025-04-04/new-documentary-reveals-how-u-s-highway-system-dismantled-black-communities-including-overtown Interstate is a powerful new documentary by Miami-based filmmakers Oscar Corral and Haleem Muhsin. Miami's Overtown is among several communities featured in the film. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-04/new-documentary-reveals-how-u-s-highway-system-dismantled-black-communities-including-overtown Stephen Robb | Miami Times City of Miami faces potential political shakeups in 2025 /news-in-brief/2024-12-30/city-of-miami-faces-potential-political-shakeups-in-2025 Two out of five Miai city commission seats will be up for grabs. First is the District 3 seat in Little Havana and parts of Brickell. Also in the mix is the District 5 seat representing Overtown, Little Haiti and Belle Meade. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:15:09 GMT /news-in-brief/2024-12-30/city-of-miami-faces-potential-political-shakeups-in-2025 SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± News Overtown renaissance sparks hope and concern /development/2024-12-05/overtown-renaissance-sparks-hope-and-concern A $39 million U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant is funding the redevelopment of Overtown’s public housing and infrastructure. Residents and advocates fear displacement, cultural erosion and gentrification. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:24:56 GMT /development/2024-12-05/overtown-renaissance-sparks-hope-and-concern Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Miami Times