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SUMMARY:South Florida Black Legacy Celebration
DESCRIPTION:South Florida\nBlack Legacy Celebration\n  \nSunday\, April 141:40 p.m.loanDepot Park501 Marlins Way\, Miami FL 33125 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join us at loanDepot park for the South Florida Black Legacy Celebration as the Marlins take on the Braves! \nThis ticket package includes special pricing and a South Florida Black Legacy Celebration Marlins jersey. A portion of profits will be donated to the Black Police Precinct and Courthhouse Museum. \nFor more information please contact director@Historicalblackprecinct.org \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Get Tickets
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/south-florida-black-legacy-celebration/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
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SUMMARY:Responding to Crisis: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Responding to Crisis:\nPolicing & Mental Health Crisis\, a Community Conversation\nWednesday\, May 96 p.m.Admission: FREE \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Answer the question as an individual\, professional\, and community – How do we help each other in the midst of crisis?  \nResponding to Crisis. We all play a part in how we are a community\, and we can help others understand our perspectives through this community dialogue. Together\, we will learn from our neighbors and our first responders in this structured conversation about how our roles and being in community with each other can strengthen our relationships\, understand what it feels like\, and how we can serve each other in the best way. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/responding-to-crisis/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T133000
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SUMMARY:Stopping Gun Violence: National Gun Violence Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Stopping Gun Violence:\nNational Gun Violence Awareness Day\nFriday\, June 710:30 a.m.Admission: FREE \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum\, in partnership with the Affirming YOUth Foundation\, Efroymson Family Fund\, and Share Our America\, is hosting a discussion for Youth on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.  Youth will have the opportunity for a museum tour\, lunch\, and a discussion about gun safety\, gun violence\, and mental health. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/stopping-gun-violence/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Museum Day
DESCRIPTION:Occupy Overtown presents Juneteenth Freedom Week\nWednesday\, June 1910:00 a.m.Admission: FREE \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We’re thrilled to announce that in honor of Juneteenth\, our museum will be offering FREE admission to all visitors on Wednesday\, June 19! Join us as we celebrate this important day in history and reflect on the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality. \nFor more information on other programming occurring throughout the community\, click here. 
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/juneteenth-museum-day/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anniversary | National Negro Business League
DESCRIPTION:Booker T. Washington creates the National Negro Business League\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nThe Negro Business League was founded by Booker T. Washington on August 23\, 1900 to promote the interests of Black businesses all over the country.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nThe League\, created initially in Boston\, Massachusetts\, included small business owners\, doctors\, farmers\, craftsmen\, and other professionals. \nBooker T. Washington felt that there was a need for African Americans to build an economic network and allow that to be a catalyst for change and social improvement. The League also helped these businesses with merchandising and advertising problems\, promoting them in Black newspapers and magazines. \n\n\n\nImage: Letter from the Negro Business League to the City of Miami Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety. In this letter\, they petition for Civil Service status for the Black policemen of Miami. Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum archives.
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/anniversary-national-negro-business-league/2024-08-23/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays and Anniversaries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240912
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SUMMARY:Patriot Day
DESCRIPTION:Patriot Day\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nOn September 11\, 2001\, our nation experienced a heartbreaking tragedy. On this day\, four coordinated terrorist attacks were carried out by al-Qaeda\, an Islamist extremist group.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nNineteen terrorists from al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airplanes\, deliberately crashing two of the planes into the upper floors of the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center complex and a third plane into the Pentagon in Arlington\, Virginia. The Twin Towers ultimately collapsed because of the damage sustained from the impacts and the resulting fires. After learning about the other attacks\, passengers on the fourth hijacked plane\, Flight 93\, fought back\, and the plane was crashed into an empty field in western Pennsylvania about 20 minutes by air from Washington\, D.C. \nThe attacks killed 2\,977 people from 93 nations: 2\,753 people were killed in New York; 184 people were killed at the Pentagon; and 40 people were killed on Flight 93. The attacks of September 11 will never be forgotten. The victims\, as well as the heroes who responded when called upon\, remain in our hearts and minds forever. \n\n\n\nThe image shown here is of members of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Florida Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team\, who were present at Ground Zero. In 2011\, they were presented with a piece of a steel beam from the World Trade Center collapse. This\, along with images of MDFR employees working at the World Trade Center after the attacks are on display in the front lobby of MDFR Headquarters at 9300 NW 41 Street. \nImage courtesy of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue 
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/patriot-day/2024-09-11/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays and Anniversaries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTSTAMP:20260403T190000
CREATED:20240820T004423Z
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SUMMARY:Give Miami Day
DESCRIPTION:Your contribution on Give Miami Day is instrumental in helping us preserve and celebrate the rich history of local law enforcement in our community. \nThanks to your generosity\, we’re able to enhance our exhibits\, expand our educational programs\, and reach more community members with our mission. Every dollar you donate will make a significant impact\, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership. For the Black Police Precinct & Courthose Museum\, this day is our most crucial fundraising opportunity of the year\, and your continued support is essential. The funds raised enable us to honor the legacy of Miami’s Black officers and educate future generations about their contributions. \nPlease mark your calendar and consider supporting the museum. Together\, we can ensure that the stories and achievements of our local law enforcement history are preserved for years to come. We look forward to your participation in this year’s Give Miami Day and are grateful for your unwavering support. \n			\n				Download our Pledge Card\n			\n				Visit Our Donation Page
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/give-miami-day/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190000
CREATED:20241107T170222Z
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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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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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CREATED:20241010T190911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T173734Z
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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:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Did you know…Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. made frequent trips to Miami throughout his life\, and even delivered an early version of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the Hampton House in 1960? \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nOn November 2\, 1983\, President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law\, designating the third Monday in January a federal holiday in observance of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. The legislation to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first introduced just four days after his assassination on April 4\, 1968. Still\, it would take 15 years of persistence by civil rights activists for the holiday to be approved by the federal government and an additional 17 years for it to be recognized in all 50 states. Today\, it is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities. \n\n\nIn 1977\, Miami became the first city in the United States to organize a Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day Parade. The parade\, which has been taking place for over 40 years occurs along Martin Luther King\, Jr. Blvd in Liberty City. \n\n\n\nImage: Float representing the city of Opa-Locka parades down Martin Luther King Boulevard on Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, January 19\, 1987. Joe Raedle\, photographer. Courtesy of HistoryMiami Museum.
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Holidays and Anniversaries
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190000
CREATED:20250904T193253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T193451Z
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SUMMARY:Founders Day Weekend
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URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/foundersday25/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190000
CREATED:20251110T160233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T204733Z
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SUMMARY:Lt. Archie McKay Pre-Celebration of 100th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum to Honor 100-Year-Old World War II Veteran and Retired Lieutenant Archie McKay\nCommunity Fundraiser to Celebrate “We Too Sing America” – a Reflection of Black Service\, Sacrifice and Pride as the Nation Approaches its 250th Anniversary \nThe City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum proudly announces a Centennial Celebration and Community Day in honor of Lieutenant Archie McKay\, a decorated World War II veteran and one of the last living officers from the historic “Negro-Only” Precinct. The event will take place on Friday\, November 14\, 2025\, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 480 NW 11th Street\, Miami\, FL 33136\, and will serve as a community-wide fundraiser under this year’s unifying theme:\n“We Too Sing America.” \nThis annual theme—echoing the powerful words of poet Langston Hughes—centers the Museum’s 2025–2026 fundraising and programming efforts as the nation prepares to commemorate 250 years of the United States of America in 2026. The campaign seeks to uplift untold stories of patriotism\, resilience\, and cultural contribution that have long been omitted from America’s official narrative. \n“Through the life of Lt. Archie McKay\, we hear the steady drumbeat of a people who have always loved\, defended\, and improved this country—even when it refused to love them back\,” said Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant\, Museum Director. “We Too Sing America is not just our theme—it is our declaration that the African American story is central to the American story.” \nLt. McKay’s journey exemplifies that truth. Born in an era of segregation\, he graduated from Booker T. Washington Senior High School in 1948\, and just five days after his 18th birthday\, he enlisted to serve his country in World War II. Upon returning home\, he accepted a friendly dare from his peers to join the police force—an act of courage that would make history. In 1958\, McKay joined the Miami Police Department at a time when Black officers were not permitted to attend the police academy\, instead relying on their own intellect\, discipline\, and lived experience to serve with distinction. \nAssigned to the Negro Precinct from until 1964\, Lt. McKay served during the height of segregation until the federal government required the integration of all federal buildings. During his tenure\, he became Miami’s first Black detective\, revered for his ability to bridge the divide between law enforcement and the community. His service not only solved cases but restored faith within neighborhoods too often overlooked or marginalized. \nNow approaching his 100th birthday on November 15\, 2025\, Lt. McKay stands as one of only three living officers who served at the original precinct—an enduring symbol of honor\, discipline\, and humanity. \nThe Centennial Celebration will feature reflections from civic leaders\, musical tributes\, and a special performance by the Booker T. Washington Senior High School Band\, performing both the school’s Alma Mater and the historic “Toronado Flight” song in tribute to their esteemed alumnus. \nProceeds from this event will benefit the Museum’s “We Too Sing America” Fund\, supporting historical preservation\, youth engagement\, and the creation of new educational exhibits leading up to the U.S. Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary) in 2026.
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/lt-archie-mckay-pre-celebration-of-100th-birthday/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Give Miami Day
DESCRIPTION:Your contribution on Give Miami Day is instrumental in helping us preserve and celebrate the rich history of local law enforcement in our community. \nThanks to your generosity\, we’re able to enhance our exhibits\, expand our educational programs\, and reach more community members with our mission. Every dollar you donate will make a significant impact\, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership. For the Black Police Precinct & Courthose Museum\, this day is our most crucial fundraising opportunity of the year\, and your continued support is essential. The funds raised enable us to honor the legacy of Miami’s Black officers and educate future generations about their contributions. \nPlease mark your calendar and consider supporting the museum. Together\, we can ensure that the stories and achievements of our local law enforcement history are preserved for years to come. We look forward to your participation in this year’s Give Miami Day and are grateful for your unwavering support.\n			\n				Visit Our Donation Page
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/givemiamiday25/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190000
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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:AN AFTERNOON WITH GARY TYLER
DESCRIPTION:Join Books & Books at the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum for a discussion of Gary Tyler’s memoir Stitching Freedom. \nIn 1975\, after being wrongfully charged with the killing of a white teenager and found guilty by an all-white jury\, Gary Tyler was sent to Angola prison to die. He was only seventeen years old at the time\, making him the youngest prisoner on death row in the United States. After more than four decades in prison\, Gary Tyler was released in 2016. Despite massive evidence of his innocence\, he was never exonerated. His case has become a symbol of the systemic racial inequalities in the U.S. criminal legal system. \nGary Tyler will be in conversation with museum director Terrence Cribbs-Lorrant\, to talk about how he not only survived\, but triumphed over this injustice. He will pay tribute to other incarcerated individuals who became his guardians and mentors and talk about discovering himself as an artist. \nReserve your Free Spot and Join Us\nAbout the Book:\nIn the tradition of books by Albert Woodfox and Angela Davis\, this gripping memoir of a wrongful conviction and time spent on death row in Angola prison shows how incarcerated people care for each other and fight for justice \nIn 1975\, seventeen-year-old Gary Tyler was sent to Angola prison to die. A year earlier\, he had been wrongfully charged with the killing of a white teenager and found guilty by an all-white jury\, making Gary the youngest prisoner on death row in the United States \nFollowing his conviction\, Amnesty International and investigative reporters documented the brutal treatment\, fabricated evidence\, recanted testimony\, and repeated injustices that led to his sentencing. Three times Gary was recommended for a pardon; three times Louisiana governors refused to accept the political risk. After more than four decades in prison\, Tyler was released in 2016—but he was never exonerated. \nThis is not a story of mistaken identity or circumstantial evidence\, but one of systemic injustice from an institution hard-wired into a legacy of slavery—in effect\, this was a legal lynching. While detailing the injustice\, Gary’s memoir is also a remarkable story of pride\, forgiveness\, community\, and triumph. With insight and heart\, he shows how he learned to reject bitterness and fight for freedom\, helped by activists such as Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace on the inside and relentless support from a mass movement on the outside. Stitching Freedom is the page-turning narrative with which Gary reclaims his power. \nAbout the Author:\nGary Tyler is an artist and a spokesperson for justice. As a teenager\, he was framed for shooting a white teen in Louisiana and sentenced to death by an all-white jury. He spent more than four decades at Angola Prison\, where he galvanized a movement that grew to have national and international support. In prison\, Gary became a freedom fighter\, a mentor\, head of the Drama Club\, a hospice volunteer and a quilt artist. Upon his release\, he got involved in the fight to end the death penalty. His work is in the National Museum of African-American History and Culture in D.C and the Historic New Orleans Collection. Last year\, Gary was awarded a Right of Return Fellowship and the 2024 Frieze LA Impact Prize\, recognizing artists who use their talents to address social justice issues. He holds an honorary doctorate of fine arts from MassArt. Stitching Freedom is his first book. \n\n \n\nAbout the Moderator:\nTerrance Cribbs-Lorrant\, known as the performing artist VesSouL\, is a humanities/cultural curator with a special approach to performing arts. He serves as the Museum Director for the City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum. Terrance is the creative conductor behind #BlackCollectorsGallery\, inspiring Black people to collect and share Black art. Since 2005\, Terrance has been pushing the motto You Make The Change. com\, a motivational tool promoting personal accountability to see/experience the positive change you want to see. He is also increasing awareness of tokenized (black) art/ NFT within the black/brown community. His research and exhibit “The Red Line Letter: Our Eyes Are Open” was featured in the museum’s 2018 Soul Art Basel. Terrance’s written work\, “The Rite to Riot\,” is being reviewed for publication and was part of the National Organizations of Black Law Enforcement (N.O.B.L.E.) 2019 Conference. \nGet the Book
URL:https://historicalblackprecinct.org/event/an-afternoon-with-gary-tyler/
LOCATION:City of Miami (Historic Negro) Black Police Museum\, 480 NW 11th Stree\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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