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SUMMARY:Everyday People Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Everyday People Exhibit Is Coming to Miami! And we’re excited to host Part I & II right here in Overtown Soul Basel\n \nVIP Art BaselOvertown Soul Basel\nMuseum Membership: Enthusiast\, Advocate\, Patron\n			\n				RSVP
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/everyday-people-exhibit/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Everyday People Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Everyday People Exhibit Is Coming to Miami! And we’re excited to host Part I & II right here in Overtown Soul Basel\n \nOpening Reception:\nDecember 2nd 2:00pm-5:00pm TICKETS REQUIREDVIP Art BaselOvertown Soul Basel\nMuseum Membership: Enthusiast\, Advocate\, Patron\n			\n				RSVP
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/everyday-people-opening-reception/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Special Event
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SUMMARY:BARS Exhibited [BEing] Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion relating to our latest exhibition\, BARS Exhibited [BEing]. \nSpeakers to be announced.
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/barspanel/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Special Event
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SUMMARY:This Woman's Work: The Power of a Woman's Touch
DESCRIPTION:The Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum proudly announces the second installment of This Woman’s Work: The Power of a Woman’s Touch\, an exhibition celebrating the trailblazing Black women in the judiciary space. The exhibition\, featuring 100 plates by Chief Anita Najiy\, will open with a special luncheon on March 14 to honor these women and their contributions to law enforcement and the legal system. \nCurated by Chief Anita Najiy\, the first female Assistant Chief of the City of Miami Police Department\, this exhibit is a profound artistic initiative that highlights the impact of Black women in shaping judiciary and law enforcement practices. Using a blend of glass\, mixed media print\, and fabric\, Chief Najiy captures the powerful imagery of these women\, bringing their stories to life in a way that underscores their enduring influence. \nThe museum will host a luncheon unveiling on March 14\, where attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the exhibit\, hear from distinguished speakers\, and reflect on the legacies of these pioneering women.  \nSpeakers include: \n\nTrina Harris – CEO\, Touching Miami with Love\nStephanie Daniels – Former Director\, Miami-Dade County Police Department\nSybrina Fulton – Founder\, Trayvon Martin Foundation
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/this-womans-work-the-power-of-a-womans-touch/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception | Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time
DESCRIPTION:The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum is honored to invite you to the opening reception of the powerful exhibition\, Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n1:00 PM – VIP Ticketed Event*Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and spirits sponsored by Black Art Guide (B.A.G.) in an exclusive setting.\n2:30 PM – Artist & Panel Conversation**Featuring artist Gary Tyler\, represented by Library Street Collective. Join us for an engaging discussion with the artist and panelists as they explore the themes of the exhibit.\n4:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Exhibit Opening to the PublicExperience this thought-provoking exhibition as it opens to the public\n\n* Click here to get your VIP reception tickets\, or please contact us at events@historicalblackprecinct.org or call 305-329-2513.** Click here To RSVP for the Artist & Panel Conversation\, RSVP REQUIRED (THIS TICKET IS FREE) RSVP is required because seating will be limited to the capacity of the building\, RSVP does not guarantee seating. A VIP Ticket includes this RSVP. More questions\, please contact director@historicalblackprecinct.orgThanks to our sponsors at Art of Black Miami/Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau\, we can offer support to formerly incarcerated individuals and the families of those currently incarcerated\, making it possible for them to attend free of charge.⁠ If you or someone you know has been incarcerated and would like to attend this event\, please email Director@HistoricalBlackPrecinct.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this meaningful celebration of art and history! \nAbout the Artist: \n\nGary Tyler was just 16 years old when he was charged with shooting a white student in 1974 and sentenced to death\, a crime that\, many witnesses agree\, he did not commit. Mr. Tyler\, then a sophomore in high school in St. Charles Parish\, Louisiana\, was riding a school bus that was attacked by a segregationist mob. In the chaos\, someone fired a shot that killed a 13-year-old white boy\, Timothy Weber. After Mr. Tyler\, who is Black\, spoke to one of the deputies\, he was arrested for allegedly disturbing the peace. He was beaten while in custody\, charged with first-degree murder\, convicted by an all-white jury\, and sentenced to death.  In all\, he spent 41 years at Angola prison. \nNow\, Mr. Tyler is debuting his first solo art exhibition in Detroit\, Michigan at the Library Street Collective. The exhibition features a series of quilts made by Mr. Tyler and is called “We are the Willing\,” which was also the motto of the Angola prison’s drama club where Mr. Tyler served as president for 28 years. The series features both quilted self-portraits and brightly colored quilts of butterflies\, plants\, and birds. In an interview\, Mr. Tyler explained “I wanted to do something that was provocative\, eye-opening\, where the audience\, when they leave\, they’ll leave with an impression that this individual\, you would say he didn’t allow the conditions of prison to dehumanize him. He didn’t allow the prison to destroy his character.” \n\n\nMr. Tyler’s sentence was converted to life in prison without parole in 1976 after Louisiana’s mandatory death sentencing regime was struck down as unconstitutional. In 1981\, a federal appeals court found that Mr. Tyler’s conviction was unconstitutional but denied him a new trial. Several of the witnesses who testified against him at trial later recanted their testimony and claimed that they had been threatened by police to testify against him. During the 41 years Mr. Tyler served in prison\, he was considered a mentor to many other prisoners\, and was recommended by the Louisiana Pardon Board for a pardon three times. Despite this\, Mr. Tyler remained in prison until two U.S. Supreme Court cases struck down mandatory life without parole for juveniles\, and he had an opportunity to again seek parole. \nMr. Tyler learned how to quilt in prison. He spoke of how his mother and grandmother both sewed and how he was able to volunteer with a charity that raised funds for the prison hospice by auctioning off quilts sewed by him and other prisoners. He explained that sewing was a way to feel connected to his mother\, who passed away before he was released. \nMr. Tyler spoke about the symbolism in his quilts. He uses butterflies to represent his life’s journey: “I saw my time in prison as being almost like a cocoon. Now that I am free it’s like I’m a butterfly.” \nMr. Tyler was released in May of 2016\, and although he still professes his innocence\, he was required to plead guilty to manslaughter before being paroled. The plea prevents Mr. Tyler from receiving any reimbursement for his time in prison\, nor is he officially considered an exoneree. –Death Penalty Information Center 
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/opening-grief-not-guilty/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Artist & Panel Conversation | Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time
DESCRIPTION:The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum is honored to invite you to the opening reception of the powerful exhibition\, Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n1:00 PM – VIP Ticketed Event*  Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and spirits sponsored by Black Art Guide (B.A.G.) in an exclusive setting. Get your Ticket Here!\n2:30 PM – Artist & Panel Conversation**Featuring artist Gary Tyler\, represented by Library Street Collective. Join us for an engaging discussion with the artist and panelists as they explore the themes of the exhibit.RSVP above.\n4:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Exhibit Opening to the PublicExperience this thought-provoking exhibition as it opens to the public.\n\n* For more information on VIP reception tickets\, please contact us at events@historicalblackprecinct.org or call 305-329-2513.** To RSVP for the Artist & Panel Conversation\, or please contact director@historicalblackprecinct.org \nThanks to our sponsors at Art of Black Miami/Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau\, we can offer support to formerly incarcerated individuals and the families of those currently incarcerated\, making it possible for them to attend free of charge.⁠ If you or someone you know has been incarcerated and would like to attend this event\, please email Director@HistoricalBlackPrecinct.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this meaningful celebration of art and history! \nAbout the Artist: \n\nGary Tyler was just 16 years old when he was charged with shooting a white student in 1974 and sentenced to death\, a crime that\, many witnesses agree\, he did not commit. Mr. Tyler\, then a sophomore in high school in St. Charles Parish\, Louisiana\, was riding a school bus that was attacked by a segregationist mob. In the chaos\, someone fired a shot that killed a 13-year-old white boy\, Timothy Weber. After Mr. Tyler\, who is Black\, spoke to one of the deputies\, he was arrested for allegedly disturbing the peace. He was beaten while in custody\, charged with first-degree murder\, convicted by an all-white jury\, and sentenced to death.  In all\, he spent 41 years at Angola prison. \nNow\, Mr. Tyler is debuting his first solo art exhibition in Detroit\, Michigan at the Library Street Collective. The exhibition features a series of quilts made by Mr. Tyler and is called “We are the Willing\,” which was also the motto of the Angola prison’s drama club where Mr. Tyler served as president for 28 years. The series features both quilted self-portraits and brightly colored quilts of butterflies\, plants\, and birds. In an interview\, Mr. Tyler explained “I wanted to do something that was provocative\, eye-opening\, where the audience\, when they leave\, they’ll leave with an impression that this individual\, you would say he didn’t allow the conditions of prison to dehumanize him. He didn’t allow the prison to destroy his character.” \n\n\nMr. Tyler’s sentence was converted to life in prison without parole in 1976 after Louisiana’s mandatory death sentencing regime was struck down as unconstitutional. In 1981\, a federal appeals court found that Mr. Tyler’s conviction was unconstitutional but denied him a new trial. Several of the witnesses who testified against him at trial later recanted their testimony and claimed that they had been threatened by police to testify against him. During the 41 years Mr. Tyler served in prison\, he was considered a mentor to many other prisoners\, and was recommended by the Louisiana Pardon Board for a pardon three times. Despite this\, Mr. Tyler remained in prison until two U.S. Supreme Court cases struck down mandatory life without parole for juveniles\, and he had an opportunity to again seek parole. \nMr. Tyler learned how to quilt in prison. He spoke of how his mother and grandmother both sewed and how he was able to volunteer with a charity that raised funds for the prison hospice by auctioning off quilts sewed by him and other prisoners. He explained that sewing was a way to feel connected to his mother\, who passed away before he was released. \nMr. Tyler spoke about the symbolism in his quilts. He uses butterflies to represent his life’s journey: “I saw my time in prison as being almost like a cocoon. Now that I am free it’s like I’m a butterfly.” \nMr. Tyler was released in May of 2016\, and although he still professes his innocence\, he was required to plead guilty to manslaughter before being paroled. The plea prevents Mr. Tyler from receiving any reimbursement for his time in prison\, nor is he officially considered an exoneree. –Death Penalty Information Center 
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/conversation-grief-not-guilty-reclaiming-my-time/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Special Event
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SUMMARY:VIP Reception | Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time
DESCRIPTION:The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum is honored to invite you to the opening reception of the powerful exhibition\, Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n1:00 PM – VIP Ticketed Event*  Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and spirits sponsored by Black Art Guide (B.A.G.) in an exclusive setting. Get your ticket with the above form!\n2:30 PM – Artist & Panel Conversation**Featuring artist Gary Tyler\, represented by Library Street Collective. Join us for an engaging discussion with the artist and panelists as they explore the themes of the exhibit.\n4:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Exhibit Opening to the PublicExperience this thought-provoking exhibition as it opens to the public.\n  \n* For more information on VIP reception tickets\, please contact us at events@historicalblackprecinct.org or call 305-329-2513.** Click here To RSVP for the Artist & Panel Conversation\, RSVP REQUIRED (THIS TICKET IS FREE) RSVP is required because seating will be limited to the capacity of the building\, RSVP does not guarantee seating. A VIP Ticket includes this RSVP. More questions\, please contact director@historicalblackprecinct.org \n\n\nThanks to our sponsors at Art of Black Miami/Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau\, we can offer support to formerly incarcerated individuals and the families of those currently incarcerated\, making it possible for them to attend free of charge.⁠ If you or someone you know has been incarcerated and would like to attend this event\, please email Director@HistoricalBlackPrecinct.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this meaningful celebration of art and history! \nAbout the Artist: \n\nGary Tyler was just 16 years old when he was charged with shooting a white student in 1974 and sentenced to death\, a crime that\, many witnesses agree\, he did not commit. Mr. Tyler\, then a sophomore in high school in St. Charles Parish\, Louisiana\, was riding a school bus that was attacked by a segregationist mob. In the chaos\, someone fired a shot that killed a 13-year-old white boy\, Timothy Weber. After Mr. Tyler\, who is Black\, spoke to one of the deputies\, he was arrested for allegedly disturbing the peace. He was beaten while in custody\, charged with first-degree murder\, convicted by an all-white jury\, and sentenced to death.  In all\, he spent 41 years at Angola prison. \nNow\, Mr. Tyler is debuting his first solo art exhibition in Detroit\, Michigan at the Library Street Collective. The exhibition features a series of quilts made by Mr. Tyler and is called “We are the Willing\,” which was also the motto of the Angola prison’s drama club where Mr. Tyler served as president for 28 years. The series features both quilted self-portraits and brightly colored quilts of butterflies\, plants\, and birds. In an interview\, Mr. Tyler explained “I wanted to do something that was provocative\, eye-opening\, where the audience\, when they leave\, they’ll leave with an impression that this individual\, you would say he didn’t allow the conditions of prison to dehumanize him. He didn’t allow the prison to destroy his character.” \n\n\nMr. Tyler’s sentence was converted to life in prison without parole in 1976 after Louisiana’s mandatory death sentencing regime was struck down as unconstitutional. In 1981\, a federal appeals court found that Mr. Tyler’s conviction was unconstitutional but denied him a new trial. Several of the witnesses who testified against him at trial later recanted their testimony and claimed that they had been threatened by police to testify against him. During the 41 years Mr. Tyler served in prison\, he was considered a mentor to many other prisoners\, and was recommended by the Louisiana Pardon Board for a pardon three times. Despite this\, Mr. Tyler remained in prison until two U.S. Supreme Court cases struck down mandatory life without parole for juveniles\, and he had an opportunity to again seek parole. \nMr. Tyler learned how to quilt in prison. He spoke of how his mother and grandmother both sewed and how he was able to volunteer with a charity that raised funds for the prison hospice by auctioning off quilts sewed by him and other prisoners. He explained that sewing was a way to feel connected to his mother\, who passed away before he was released. \nMr. Tyler spoke about the symbolism in his quilts. He uses butterflies to represent his life’s journey: “I saw my time in prison as being almost like a cocoon. Now that I am free it’s like I’m a butterfly.” \nMr. Tyler was released in May of 2016\, and although he still professes his innocence\, he was required to plead guilty to manslaughter before being paroled. The plea prevents Mr. Tyler from receiving any reimbursement for his time in prison\, nor is he officially considered an exoneree. –Death Penalty Information Center 
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/vip-reception-grief-not-guilty-reclaiming-my-time/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Special Event
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