Today we remember Nikki Giovanni on what would have been her 83rd birthday.
Known as “the people’s poet,” she helped shape the Black Arts Movement and inspired generations through her powerful voice, truth, and imagination.
Rest in power, Nikki Giovanni.🕊️
@axios https://t.co/0Vi6YPxgYe Broward County continues to grow and evolve, it raises an important question: Were any Black or Caribbean leaders, residents, or stakeholders invited to help shape the conversation on growth and development? If not, why not?
The 30th @ABFF brought filmmakers, actors and storytellers to #MiamiBeach, featuring the world premiere of 'Girl Dad' and dozens of films from across the #BlackDiaspora. See highlights from one of the nation's premier celebrations of #BlackFilm.
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#Haiti made it into @FIFAWorldCup without having played one game at home. Yesterday the coach said, “It was a pleasure to play at HOME today.” The red & blue diaspora crowd of more than 16K lit up the stadium with their energy, Haitian pride & of course their horns. This was indeed home. https://t.co/PjE02Qmg8A
The American Black Film Festival turns 30 — a home for Black storytelling where filmmakers, audiences and culture collide. From screenings to panels, ABFF remains vital in a moment films about us are too rare.
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More than 25,000 Miami-Dade educators, paraprofessionals and school security workers will vote in a pivotal UTD union election this summer. Leaders say contracts, pay and workplace protections are on the line. Read more. @UTD1974#MiamiDade#Education
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At 97, Dorothy Wallace envisions the revival of Coconut Grove’s historic Ace Theater, a Black cultural hub, as restoration advances with funding and preservation efforts.
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#AceTheater#CoconutGrove#HistoricPreservation#Miami
Sak Pase, New York City! It feels like just yesterday that I was greeting the crowd at @bayotour alongside Michaël Brun during my campaign. Now, as Mayor, I’m proud to once again join both @MichaelBrun and Council Member @CMRitaJoseph in wishing all the Haitians who call this city home a joyful Haitian Heritage Month. And to Haiti’s national team: best of luck in the World Cup. Grenadye Alaso!
Coco Gauff on the importance of showcasing different styles for black hair on tour:
“I’ve said this before, I pride myself in showcasing different black hair on tour. Just so almost every girl can feel represented. The Williams sisters did that for me, so I try to do that for someone else.” ❤️
(via Roland Garros Press)
#LittleHaiti came together for Unity Fest, a new celebration honoring #HaitianFlagDay through food, music, art and cultural storytelling. Community leaders say the event reflects the power of unity across the Haitian diaspora and #Miami. #CaribbeanCulture
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