MIAMI – Over the past century, African American life, history and culture have become major forces in the United States and the world. African Americans have influenced music, art, literature and politics and continue to evolve. Miami-Dade County residents and visitors are invited to take part in the events planned throughout Miami-Dade County by the Black Affairs Advisory Board’s Heritage Planning Committee.
You are cordially invited to the Black Affairs Advisory Board’s Black History Month Kickoff on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center (Lobby) 111 NW 1st Street Downtown Miami,
Following is a list of events and activities centered around the observance of Black History Month. Activities with an asterisk (*) are sponsored or co-sponsored by the Black Affairs Advisory Board. For more information, please visit our website at www.miamidade.gov/baab.
Saturday, January 31
*Village Dialogue: An Invitation from the Afro-Cuban Community” An honest and open dialogue between Miami’s
Afro-Cuban and African American community
Time: 12:00-3:00 p.m.
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street, Downtown Miami
(305) 375-4606 / www.miamidade.gov/baab
Thursday, February 5
*Black Affairs Advisory Board Black History Month Kickoff
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Stephen P. Clark Government Center (Lobby)
111 NW 1st Street, Downtown Miami
Details: (305) 375-4606 / www.miamidade.gov/baab
Friday, February 6
“Storming Papa Doc” a documentary on exiled former Haitian army officers
Time: 7:00 p.m.
General Admission: $11.00/Seniors& Students $7.00
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, Florida 33137
Details: (305) 960-2969 / Facebook: Ayitiimages
Saturday, February 7
*Black Heritage Festival
Sponsored by Commissioner Barbara Jordan (District 1) & Miami Gardens Councilman Rodney Harris
Time: 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m. / Free Admission
Betty Ferguson Recreational Complex
3000 N. W. 199th Street, Miami Gardens
Details: (305) 375-5694 / www.miamidade.gov
Saturday, February 7
“The Masque Red Soiree” Scholarship Masked Ball
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Dade County Alumnae
Chapter/Delta Care, Inc.
Time: 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Cost: $85.00 per person (Semi-Formal & masks
suggested, not required)
Briza on the Bay
1717 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida 33132
Contact: 305-343-3332
www.dadecountyalumnaedst.com
Sunday, February 8
*Fourth Annual “South Dade Gospel fest”
Sponsored by Commissioner Dennis C. Moss (District 9)
Featuring Gospel Recording Artist Le’Andria Johnson
(Season 3 winner of “Sunday Best”)
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15.00 adults/children 1-17 –$3.00
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 S.W. 211th Street, Cutler Bay, Florida
February 8-15
Florida Memorial University Homecoming & Black History Month Celebrations
South Florida’s only Historically Black University celebrates with lectures, films and concerts
15800 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida
(305) 626-3600 / See website for details: www.fmuniv.edu
Saturday, February 14
“Love Is” Valentine’s Day Dinner & Concert
Featuring International Recording Artist Johnny Sanders
Time: 7:00 p.m. / Cost: $40.00 per person
B.A.T. Banquet Complex
1855 NW 119th Street, Miami, Florida
Details: 305-454-6139 or 305-688-1612
www.bethelatmiami.org
February 14 & 15
Trayvon Martin Foundation’s Remembrance Weekend “Walk and Peace Talk”
Time: Registration 8:00 a.m.
Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex
3000 NW 199th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Sunday, February 15
Trayvon Martin’s 20th Birthday Gala and Annual Remembrance Dinner
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: $75.00 per person ($150 preferred seating)
Corporate sponsorships available
Doubletree Hotel 711 N.W. 72nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33126.
Details: (305) 305.744.5758
www.TrayvonMartinFoundation.org
Sunday, February 15
Twenty-Second Annual Commemorative Service & Seventh Annual “Youth Talent on Parade”
Sponsored by the African American Committee of Dade
Heritage Trust
Time: 3:00 p.m.
The Historic City of Miami Cemetery
1800 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida
(305) 638-5800
Thursday, February 19
*Village Dialogue: Miami’s Black World Community’ s Presence and Future” A Symposium aimed at gauging the status of Miami-Dade County’s Black World Community in the Economic, Legal and Educational landscape
Time: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
South Dade Library
10750 Southwest 211th Street, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
(305) 375-4606 / www.miamidade.gov/baab
February 19-22
“Celebrating 70 Years of Culture and History in Miami”
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park’s “Fourth Annual Virginia Grassroots Festival” Music, Dance and Art
February 19-22
Ankara Miami Fashion Week -Florida’s First African Fashion Week
Presented by Ankara Miami, Inc.
Various locations & event times (see website for details)
Website: www.AnkaraMiamiFashionWeek.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (305) 954-2071
February 23-26, 2015
Weekend Tours sponsored by History Miami Museum
4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, Florida
(305) 960-4600
www.virginiakeybeachpark.net / www.historymiami.org
Thursday, February 26
11th Annual Black History Month Celebration
Hosted by: Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP (formerly delancyhill, P.A.)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm / Details: (305) 379-3686
February 27-28
18th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival & Workshop
Workshops on Friday (cost varies)
Concert on Saturday: $50 general admission/students $25 with ID
Florida Memorial University, 15800 NW 42nd Avenue
(305) 626-3600 / www.meltonmustafa.com / www.fmuniv.edu
Saturday, February 28
Youth Summit: “The State of Black Youth in America
Sponsored by Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson (District 3) and St. Paul AME Church
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12 noon
1892 NW 51st Terrace, Miami, Florida 33142
Details: (305) 636-2331 / www.miamidade.gov/baab
Saturday, February 28
*“Passport to the African Diaspora” Black History Month Festival
Sponsored by Chairman Jean Monestime (District 2)
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: * Free Admission (Food vendors)
Arcola Lakes Park
1301 NW 83 Street,Miami, Florida
Details: (305) 694-2779 / www.miamidade.gov/baab
TOURS AND EXHIBITS
February 1-28
Kinad African American Exhibit
Stephen P. Clark Center (Lobby)
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / (305) 375-5730
February 1-28
Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum
480 NW 11th Street, Miami, FL 33136 / (305) 329-2513
Tuesday-Saturday / Time: 10AM-4PM
$10/person / www.historicalblackprecinct.org
February 1-28
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
Celebrates “Forty Years of Service”
Exhibits, Performances & Art
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 N.W. 22nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33147
Details: (305) 638-6771 / www.ahcacmimai.org
February 3-28
KROMA Artists Collective
Exhibit: “The Beast: The Artist
Confronting the Daily Call to Action”
(Opening Reception Tuesday, February 2, 2015 6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Exhibit hours Wednesday – Saturday / 12 noon – 7p.m.
3670 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
(305) 576-6278 / www.kromamiami.com
Saturday, February 28
Black History Month Heritage Tour
Sponsored by The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
Supported by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Big Bus Miami
Time: 8:00 a.m. -12:00 /1:00PM -5:00PM
Cost: $10.00pp (children 5 and under free-must be accompanied by an adult)
proceeds benefit the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
Details: 786-708-4610 / www.theblackarchives.org
TOURS BY APPOINTMENT
“Walking Tour of Little Haiti”
Sponsored by the Urban Tour Host
Time: Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 per person/optional lunch with additional fee
(Minimum 10-Maximum 20)
Details: (305) 416-6868 / www.miamiculturaltours.com
“Walking Tour of Historic Coconut Grove”
Sponsored by the Urban Tour Host
Time: Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
optional lunch with additional fee
Cost: $20.00 per person
(Minimum 10-Maximum 20)
Details: (305) 416-6868 / www.miamiculturaltours.com
