Beyond the Boulevards - Black Miami's History
This Black History Month, YWCA South Florida invites you to dive deep into Miami's Black history with us. Beyond the boulevards lie stories of segregation walls and thriving neighborhoods, of protests that changed our beaches and of a cultural legacy that still shapes our city today.
Through February, we'll explore:
Foundations of Segregation: How Jim Crow laws carved through Miami's neighborhoods, creating boundaries that shaped our city's development and communities
Communities Lost & Found: The golden age of Overtown as the "Harlem of the South," where culture thrived, and Black businesses flourished
Wade-Ins to Sit-Ins: The brave civil rights protests at South Florida beaches that challenged segregation
Legacy & Memory: There is no Miami without Black History, and despite past and present cultural erasure, this legacy continues to shape our city
Join us on Instagram each week as we uncover these powerful stories that shaped Miami.
Check out our upcoming community events:
2/10 An Exhibit & Discussion Honoring Harriett & Harry Moore
A TedTalks style discussion with performances honoring civil rights heroes Harriet and Harry Moore. Featuring a sneak peak at the upcoming documentary "The Price of Freedom".
2/12 Miami-Dade Bar Presents: A Celebration of Miami-Dade Firsts - Black History Month Affair
This powerful event will begin with a gallery reception featuring light bites, followed by a theater showcase highlighting the stories of trailblazing leaders in law, journalism, academia, and beyond. Through live interviews and personal narratives, attendees will gain insight into the resilience, achievements, and impact of these extraordinary individuals.
This event is free to attend with registration, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic celebration of Black excellence.
2/21 Broadway in the Gardens
YWCA South Florida proudly sponsors Broadway in the Gardens. Celebrate Black excellence in theater and the arts at the Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway in the Gardens features performances by the Peter London Global Dance Company and opera soloist Angel Refuse’, offering a cultural experience that highlights the richness of the African diaspora.
2/25 Young, Gifted and Black: 50 Years of Arts in Liberty City
Don't miss this SEW-REDI Speaker Series featuring the visionary behind Liberty City's artistic heart! We're sitting down with Marshall L. Davis, Sr. to celebrate an incredible milestone - 50 years of the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center transforming lives through art and culture. As the Center's Managing Director, Davis has helped countless young artists shine their way to Broadway, win Tony Awards and earn spots at top schools like Juilliard and Yale. Join us for an inspiring conversation about creativity, community and what the next 50 years will bring.
