For the first time, schools in #MiamiDade’s Black and Brown neighborhoods earned an “A” rating, marking a historic milestone. From Overtown’s Booker T. Washington to Little Haiti’s Edison Park, communities are celebrating academic excellence. 🎓📚 miamitimesonline.com/news/local/fir…

#MiamiDade advanced a “historic” plan to create a permanent trust fund for nonprofits, led by Commissioner Kionne “Commish” McGhee. The fund would redirect 2% of county purchases to support CBOs, but groups warn urgent funding gaps remain. 🏛️#Nonprofits #CBOs miamitimesonline.com/news/local/mia…

Police, advocates and residents gathered at Goulds Park with mffj411 founder Romania Dukes to address #GunViolence, youth safety and #Community trust. Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz joined the discussion as funding debates continue. 🚨🤝 #MiamiDade miamitimesonline.com/news/local/mia…

A Miami-Dade judge has denied a lawsuit challenging leadership at Florida Memorial University, keeping Walter Weatherington as Board Chair & William McCormick as President. The ruling underscores #FMU’s current governance amid ongoing internal disputes. miamitimesonline.com/news/local/jud…

The Florida A&M Football 🏈 are still hunting for their first win after a tough 56-14 loss to Florida Atlantic Football. With home games vs. Albany State and Alabama State coming up, Rattler Nation has a chance to reset and turn the season around. #SWAC #CollegeFootball miamitimesonline.com/sports/famu-ra…

For 50 years, the African Heritage CAC has transformed children into artists, leaders, and confident young adults. Celebrate its legacy Sept. 14 at the Adrienne Arsht Center with performances, alumni & a documentary preview. #YouthEmpowerment #CulturalArts 🔗 Learn more: miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/fro…

Discover the stories behind football’s greatest QBs 🏈. "American Kings" by Seth Wickersham explores legends like Arch Manning, Warren Moon, Caleb Williams & more, blending biography & gridiron history. #FootballFans #Quarterback #AmericanKings miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/not…

#MiamiDade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava walks back controversial proposals: no park fees, no gas tax increase, and air rescue funding restored. Residents voice concerns over nonprofit, arts, and transit cuts during budget meeting. #Budget2025 #PublicSafety miamitimesonline.com/news/local/mia…

A Florida mother struggles to secure a school voucher for her 6-year-old daughter with #Autism after state funding delays leave families paying out of pocket. Lawmakers cite program expansion challenges and oversight gaps. #SchoolChoice #SpecialNeeds miamitimesonline.com/education/flor…

Vaccines have protected generations from deadly diseases, yet political moves at federal and state levels are sparking concern over access and public health. What’s at stake for families in #Florida and across the nation? #PublicHealth #Vaccines #COVID19 miamitimesonline.com/opinion/florid…

Black people have done more than any other group to shape and safeguard U.S. #Democracy, from public schools to #CivilRights to military service. Every citizen owes their freedoms to this struggle. What happens if that struggle ends? miamitimesonline.com/opinion/attack…

The U.S. job market is faltering as hiring slows, unemployment rises and industries shed workers. Economists warn President Trump’s tariffs, immigration crackdowns and federal workforce cuts are driving the downturn. #JobsReport #USEconomy #Unemployment miamitimesonline.com/business/hirin…

The #Dolphins entered 2025 with high hopes, but a 0-2 start has the pressure mounting. With a short week before facing the #Bills on TNF and the #Jets on MNF, September could define Miami’s season. Can they turn it around? Full story here: miamitimesonline.com/sports/dolphin… #FinsUp #NFL

✨ A night of empowerment and celebration! Girl Power Rocks marked 25 years with a star-studded gala at Coral Gables Country Club, honoring its legacy and unveiling big plans for the future. 💜🌟 Read more: miamitimesonline.com/news/local/aft… #GirlPower #Miami #CommunityImpact #Leadership

Florida’s #HousingCrisis took center stage at MIAMI Realtors’ Housing Affordability Forum, where GOP frontrunner Byron Donalds outlined his long-term solutions as his 2026 governor bid gains momentum. Read more: miamitimesonline.com/news/florida/f… #Florida #Election2026 #Miami

For 10 years, Miami Shores PoC d/b/a South Florida PoC has sparked bold conversations on race, equity & belonging. Now the nonprofit marks its anniversary with a gala at the Lyric Theater Miami, honoring leaders shaping education, arts & politics. 🎭✊🏾 Read more: miamitimesonline.com/news/local/10-… #Miami #DEI

From #Miami to North Miami Beach, cities across #MiamiDade are in tough budget talks, balancing rising costs with priorities like housing, safety & flooding fixes. 🏘️🌊 Here’s what’s on the table as final hearings approach. Read more: miamitimesonline.com/news/local/fro… #Budget2025

#Miami artist Reginald O’Neal honors his childhood home in #Overtown with “Remembering Rainbow Village,” a woodblock art collection preserving the stories of the historic public housing now being replaced. 🏘️🎨 Read more: miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/rem… #AffordableHousing #BlackMiami

The Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center marked 50 years with a star-studded celebration at Adrienne Arsht Center, honoring its founders and showcasing performances from opera to jazz. 🎶✨ Read more: miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/mar… #BlackCulture #AnniversaryCelebration

Looking for fall reads for kids? 🍂📚From fun interactive books like "My Dog Smudge" to empowering stories like "Together, United" and adventures in "The Curiosity Chronicles," there’s something for every young reader this season! miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/kid… #KidsBooks #FallReading