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The Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum Presents “This Woman’s Work”, An Exhibition Honoring Black Women in the Judiciary
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...
The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum Presents: “Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time” — A Transformative Art Exhibition by Gary Tyler
MIAMI, November 26, 2024 - The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum is honored to announce the opening of "Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time," an evocative art exhibition featuring celebrated fabric artist and activist Gary Tyler and local floral designer...
How urban renewal harmed Black populations
MIAMI, October 2, 2024 - Urban renewal and mass transit were the topics of discussion during an Instagram live discussion last week between Jordan Rogers, museum curator for the “Anything But a Slum: Miami-Overtown Before I-95” exhibitat the Black Police Precinct...
‘Anything but a Slum’ at Black Police Precinct recalls Miami’s Overtown
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...
Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum to Present New Exhibition on Pre-Segregation Overtown History
MIAMI — June 11, 2024 — The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum is proud to announce a captivating new exhibition, Anything but a Slum: Miami-Overtown Before I-95/395, showcasing the vibrant history of Overtown during the era of legal segregation. Opening June...
The Forgotten History of Miami’s FIRST Black Police Officers
May 17, 2024 MIAMI - Beyond Overtown’s vibrant street art and cultural spots lies an overlooked piece of Miami history: the City of Miami Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum. In 1944, the first five black patrolmen were sworn in which led to the creation of...
the Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum participates in Attraction & Museum Months
April 1, 2024 MIAMI - the Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum is delighted to be taking part in the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor Bureau's yearly initiative, Miami Attraction & Museum Months. During the months of April and May, museum-goers can...
Women in Law Honored in Overtown
March 20, 2024 MIAMI (CBS4) - Several ranking female law enforcement and judicial leaders were honored Wednesday at the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum in Overtown. Read more About the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse MuseumThe only museum of its kind...
Former Heat players Mourning, Rice host field trip to Historic Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum
February 21, 2024 MIAMI (WSVN) - Two Miami Heat legends came together to help teach South Florida students about a precious piece of Miami’s Black history. Alonzo Mourning and Glen Rice met with students and mentors on Wednesday for a memorable field trip to the...
Overtown honors community leader Dr. Ira P. Davis with street renaming
November 17, 2023 The Overtown community gathered on November 17, 2023 to honor the life and civic career of community leader Dr. Ira P. Davis. Watch the ceremony in its entirety here. About the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse MuseumThe only museum of its kind...