MIAMI — August 7, 2024 — An exhibition at the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum sheds light on the cultural history of Overtown, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Miami, during the era of legal segregation. Titled “Anything but a Slum: Miami-Overtown Before I-95/395,” the exhibition runs through Friday, Nov. 1, offering an exploration of a community that flourished despite systemic challenges. Curator Jordan Rogers explains that the exhibition was inspired by two main themes: the vibrant culture of Overtown and the impact of urban planning on Black communities. “Overtown was a site of pleasure for Black residents and tourists,” says Rogers. “I wanted to highlight both its cultural contributions and the consequences of automobile-centric development.” Read more
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://