Art Basel 2024 is still months away, but we’ve got a surprise announcement for you! Another fantastic show is headed for the Scott Galvin Community Center. AfriKin: Familiar Strangers — we are kin! We’re embarking on a global journey like no other, exploring the vibrant tapestry of Black communities worldwide. From the Afro-Indigenous shores of […]
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Mar
Mar
Fantastic news! Yesterday’s court settlement on the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law is a HUGE victory for our LGBTQ youth! As Florida’s longest-serving openly LGBTQ legislator, I’ve been speaking out against the law since its inception two years ago. I’m excited that yesterday’s agreement finally makes it clear that Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs CAN exist in schools. That teachers CAN talk about […]
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Feb
Under the leadership of our Neighborhood Services Department (formerly known as Code Enforcement), North Miami has undertaken an ambitious program to clean alleyways across the city. The City of North Miami identified a critical issue where alleyways were increasingly obstructed by overgrowth, severely impeding access for emergency and utility vehicles. In fiscal year 2022-2023, […]
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Feb
In July 2023, the city approved funds to re-do the roofs at the main “community center” and two open-air pavillions at Enchanted Forest. Work started first on the community center, which is mostly used for youth camps and daycare. As work progressed, unforeseen damage was found and more trusses need to be replaced. So in […]
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“AfriKin: Perspectives, Poetry & Prose” on February 18th, featuring Mutabaruka. This event includes poetry and performance, celebrating the cultural impact of African and Black artists. In 2024, aligned with the national theme “African Americans and the Arts,” we are thrilled to feature Mutabaruka during President’s Weekend for our upcoming event, “AfriKin: Perspectives, Poetry & Prose,” […]
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Feb
Feb
As you know, I’m on the board of directors of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Since we have multiple clinics in Africa, there’s symbiosis with my ‘Celebrating West Africa’ initiative. One of the countries I visited on my trip was Nigeria. AHF has over 27,000 clients there. Here’s an interesting story. After working more than […]
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Feb
I get a lot of complaints about light outages in my district. On February 9, 2024, I took a walking tour of Keystone Pont with representatives of FPL. This included their Government Liaison. City staff came with us. It was incredibly informative. Here are some things I learned: When you report an outage, please send […]
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Feb
Feb
If you missed our January 17th workshop on “Trade Opportunities with Africa,” PortMiami has sent us the PowerPoint presentation they made. To view it, please click here: https://www.scottgalv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Africa-PowerPoint-Presentation-1.17.24.pdf If you have questions, please call or email Mr. Simeon here: Nimrod Simeon, MBA, PPM, MPE Global Trade & Business Development Manager, PortMiami Foreign […]
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Jan
Continuing my ‘Celebrating West Africa’ series, here are three events I’m holding in February during Black History Month. My thanks to Afrikin and the Great Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau for their help and sponsorship. “AfriKin: Perspectives, Poetry & Prose” on February 18th, featuring Mutabaruka. This event includes poetry and performance, celebrating the cultural impact of African […]
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Jan
Jan
Fantastic news! Thanks to deft financial moves made by city administrators, the city is in position to pay off the purchase of the Galvin Community Center in April 2024. That’s a full six months ahead of schedule and millions of dollars under budget. Here’s the scoop. When Johnson & Wales University closed in late 2021, […]