by Wendy R | Jan 17, 2023 | featured, Uncategorized
Miami’s Overtown neighborhood was once considered the “Harlem of the South” in the 1940s and 50s, but the interstate highway system split what was once a vibrant predominantly Black community. NBC News’ Guad Venegas reports on a new $53 million...
by Wendy R | Dec 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Samantha Morell Miami Times Staff Writer Apr 5, 2022 Updated Dec 5, 2022 The Florida Department of Transportation is collaborating with the city of Miami to create The Underdeck, a linear park under the soon-to-be reconstructed I-395. Although the challenge of...
by admin | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Calle Ocho News | October 20, 2022 The 33-acre linear park needs a new name and this decision is open to the public Contents About the 33-acre linear park What the online survey gathered The Underdeck committee needs the community’s help with coming up...
by admin | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I am proud to say that I was born in Overtown. Though my journey through life may have led to places beyond that vibrant community, Overtown is and will always be part of who I am. As a product of Overtown, I was gifted with roots of resilience and blessed with...
by Wendy R | Oct 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
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