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When hundreds of longshoremen and their families got together this week in Overtown with live music, vendors, and matching shirts, they weren't just celebrating any event 鈥 they were commemorating nearly a century of labor that built the "Cruise Capital of the World" in Miami.
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鈥淧oetry is church for some people,鈥 said Ingrid Basin, founder of ON THE B SIDE, one of South Florida鈥檚 longest-running spoken word platforms. During National Poetry Month, the beloved spoken-word poetry organization marking two decades as a South Florida cultural staple.
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16 Corner redevelopment offers rent-stabilized units for as low as $537 in Miami鈥檚 historic neighborhood
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A new 3-day art activation during Soul Basel in Overtown seeks to highlight similarities and connection between human migration 鈥 and animal displacement through an array of murals.
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The Black Collective鈥檚 walking tour series traces the impact of gentrification and amplifies community voices demanding housing justice in Miami.
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When news broke that Miami would lose more than $60 million in federal funding for the long-planned Underdeck project 鈥 now officially named the Rev. Edward T. Graham Greenway 鈥 many in Overtown saw it as yet another setback for a community scarred by broken promises. But business leaders say they are determined not to let the cut derail momentum.
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The mural at Dorsey Park, anchored by depictions of pioneers Jackie Robinson and Minnie Mi帽oso, honors the venue's legacy as a home field for Negro League teams and is a symbol of pride for historic Overtown. Thanks to $200,000 in funding, it has now been restored after being defaced with racist graffiti earlier this year.
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Overtown residents have a new outlet to get medical care with the OnMed CareStation. The booth provides high-quality healthcare access to locals free of charge.
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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.
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An art exhibit in Miami honors pioneering Black-American beauticians who ran businesses that supported civil rights movements during South Florida's racial segregation.
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Established in 2018 by Haitian immigrant Jean Dondy Cidelca, Tap Tap Tours offers an immersive experience that connects visitors to Miami's deep cultural roots and highlights often-overlooked neighborhoods.
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Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an interactive soccer mural during Miami Art Week has fused art with tech and the history of Overtown, Miami's historically Black neighborhood.