Montage 2016 explores Miami’s identity
Walking into the University of Miami communication school for the first time, Marlowe Starling saw 19 unfamiliar faces. Barely believing she finally made it into the Miami […]
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Stories and images that shape South Florida’s past and future
South Florida’s Miccosukee tribe remains rooted in Everglades
For nearly 200 years, the Florida Everglades has been home to the Miccosukee tribe. Over that period, the tribe has adapted for survival, evolving from hunters and gatherers […]
Read moreSouth Beach queens happiest when life is a drag
Tommy Strangie has been wearing the same black pumps for 25 years. In the iconic Miami drag scene, they’re about the only things that have stayed the same. […]
Read moreOvertown, once a thriving community, searches for ways to get by
Overtown’s last black-owned grocery store, with its half-empty shelves and guard cat, is easy to miss. Bernard Bradley, 40, inherited Bradley’s Grocery from his father and has worked there […]
Read moreSouth Florida’s cultural identity adapts to population changes
Many Miami residents know the city’s identifiable neighborhoods: Little Havana, Little Haiti, Overtown and Liberty City. Each neighborhood has had its own distinctive identity over the years. Today, that is changing. “In […]
Read moreFeminists Continue to Fight for Fairness in South Florida
South Florida offers something to the feminist movement that few others do. “Miami, by its very population, is so diverse and comes from so many different cultures and backgrounds, […]
Read moreCuban cigar competition does not scare local rollers, sellers and aficionados
A short walk from Little Havana’s Domino Park leads straight to Cuba Tobacco Cigar Co., one of the most recognizable cigar shops in the area. In front […]
Read moreFrom Blue Eyes to Pitbull: Miami music has always been special
In most cities, unique musical sounds often come and go. But in Miami, they tend to stay around. Reggae, salsa, rock, rap, disco and dubstep: the city […]
Read moreMiami Muslims look to educate, merge with South Florida community
Known for its six flavors of Baklava, Middle East Best Food sits on Miami’s Coral Way, where founder Ali Abdel-Aziz has baked and sold traditional Middle Eastern […]
Read moreCastro, Communism, Closure: The Pedro Pan and Mariel exoduses
As the captain prepared for liftoff, Cuban ‘pioneros’ prepared for the start of a new life. The captain fidgeted with gears, while the passengers fought back tears. […]
Read moreRedefining the Judaic faith in the Latin culture
South Florida’s diversity rises each day with masses of Hispanic Jews making Miami home. According to an article from The Forward, a Jewish population study conducted in Miami-Dade County […]
Read moreEver since Stonewall, Miami has been a flashpoint for coming out
Faced with a decision between violence or fighting back, the nation’s LGBT community uttered its first organized call for recognition during the Stonewall riots of 1969. From 1,200 […]
Read moreFrom Mediterranean to Modern, Miami architecture melds many influences
Neon lighting advertises the intricately sculpted buildings along Ocean Drive, just 30 minutes north of the arches and painted tiles of Coral Gables. “I think this area […]
Read moreHollywood, New York, and … Miami? South Florida hopes to revive a fading film industry
Some people have considered Miami the East Coast California. With the celebrities, high-end stores on Lincoln Road and tropical weather year-round, one might think its film industry is just as […]
Read moreMiami fights to reverse perception as nation’s least livable city
Sun-filled beaches, unmatched nightlife, breathtaking resorts at every corner, and a melting pot of cultures. Those may be perceptions of Miami, but the city recently found […]
Read moreBlue-collar roots pulled to make way for upscale art district
Run-down buildings, abandoned warehouses and petty thefts made Wynwood seem like the least likely place to visit, a far cry from the vibrant, bustling art district known […]
Read moreVietnamese nail down a niche in the South Florida economy
Cong Nguyen’s eyes sparkle with hope as he drills, buffs and polishes a client’s nails. As a Vietnamese nail salon owner, he sees those nails not as […]
Read moreFor saxman Ed Calle, notes and students mean more than Grammys
Ed Calle’s saxophone case has been around. Its handle has been torn off and reattached. It’s beaten from years of gigs. “I like being thrown into everything,” […]
Read moreSomething’s brewing in Miami as German culture spreads
Beyond the more familiar Latin influences in South Florida resides a culture that has quietly become one of the major forces in the makeup of Miami’s identity. Outside a social […]
Read moreSoccer steps to the plate as it becomes Miami’s new favorite pastime
A soccer ball made its way across the infield, rolling toward third base. In the shadows of I-95 in downtown Miami, players honed their soccer skills where […]
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