As we continue to “Celebrate West Africa,” we’re not leaving out the kids! On Tuesday, June 25th, kids from our Parks and Library summer programs will learn how to whip up African delicacies with a healthy flair. We can’t wait to see what they create. Contact the library for more info about 305-891-5535.
Though my focus this last year has been on West African events, all are welcome! A former student of mine is now active in the local Eritrean diaspora. She saw some of our events and asked if she could get in on the fun! Thus, a celebration was held at the Joe Celestin Center on […]
I try to get to the gym every day. I may not always make it, but needless to say, I listen to a lot of music on my Spotify account. Mostly, I listen to a lot of Janet Jackson, Shalamar, and 70s music. So when the New York Times published a story on May 25, […]
One of the things I was most taken with during my trip to Africa in 2023 was the food. Everything was so delicious! There were lots of new flavors for me to experience. Jollof was a dish that each nation claimed to cook better than the other. On Sunday, September 1, 2024 (Labory Day weekend), […]
Please mark your calendars for a special event celebrating West African authors at the North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132 Street. The evening time event will start at 6:00 pm and be catered by North Miami’s own Nigerian restaurant, Moji’s African. You’ll be able to check out brand new titles written by writers based […]
During the week of May 19, 2024, dozens of ducks were killed in the Keystone Point neighborhood by an unknown assailant. The culprit appears to be driving the area at night and shooting the ducks in the chest or head with a pellet gun. Baby ducklings are among those killed. This is a crime that […]
On Friday, May 31st, the Miami Marlins will once again celebrate the LGBTQ community with their annual Pride Night vs. the world champion Texas Rangers. The game starts at 7:00 pm and the team has asked me to be part of the pre-game festivities. As a co-sponsor of the game, the city of North Miami […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]