MIAMI, February 1, 2025 – The Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum proudly announces the second installment of its exhibition series, This Woman’s Work, titled “This Woman’s Work: The Power of A Woman’s Touch.” This exhibition honors the trailblazing Black women in the judiciary and law enforcement fields, recognizing their invaluable contributions to justice and public service.
A growing and evolving exhibition, This Woman’s Work features 100 plates by Chief Anita Najiy, celebrating women who have shaped law enforcement and the judiciary. Chief Najiy, the first female Assistant Chief of the City of Miami Police Department, curates this powerful artistic initiative, using a blend of glass, mixed media print, and fabric to bring these women’s stories to life in a way that underscores their enduring influence.
The exhibit will be unveiled during a special luncheon on March 14, 2025, at the Overtown Performing Arts Center (OPAC), where attendees can engage with the artwork, hear from distinguished speakers, and reflect on the legacies of these pioneering women. Featured speakers include Trina Harris, CEO of Touching Miami With Love, a businesswoman and community advocate, and former Director of the Miami-Dade County Police Department, Stephanie Daniels. Following the luncheon, the exhibition will be relocated to the Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum, where it will be open to the public starting March 15, 2025.
Tickets for the luncheon are on sale now, with an early bird special of $25 and a regular price of $50. Tickets can be purchased at https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/this-womans-work-the-power-of-a-womans-touch/
This year’s exhibition builds on the success of last year’s inaugural installment, which focused on Black women in police departments and related fields. By shifting the focus to those in the judiciary, This Woman’s Work continues its mission of shining a light on the often-overlooked contributions of Black women in justice and public service.
About the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum
The only museum of its kind in the nation, the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum, located in the historic Overtown community in Miami, FL, was once an active police station and courthouse serving South Florida’s Black community. Today, the museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and display the history of Black Law Enforcement that served in the City of Miami Police Department during the pre-Civil Rights era. The museum houses artifacts, documents, and archival images that share the stories of the men and women who worked there. Currently, the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum is working on an oral history collection effort aimed at preserving stories of those who worked in the precinct and courthouse when it was active.
The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm. Guided museum tours are provided by retired City of Miami police officers. For more information, visit https://