On 305 day, pay tribute to the Black people who helped make Miami what it is
It’s a beautiful day to be Black and alive in the 305.
And it’s not just the sunny skies or beaches that make the 305 what it is.
It’s the grit of Liberty City’s resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. It’s Little Haiti’s resistance at a time when immigrant communities are subjected to ICE raids and threats of deportation and as they fight to stay in their homes. It’s the warm hug of catching a bite at Lil Greenhouse Grill in Overtown or Sunday’s Eatery in what was once Carol City and now Miami Gardens, the blackest city in Miami-Dade County.
And it’s the 162 Black men who helped create the 305 that make it what it is.
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INSIDE THE 305:
A decade of documenting Broward’s Black history becomes new book
For the past decade, historian and archivist Emmanuel George has been platforming Broward County’s Black history on Instagram. Now, he and photographer David Paulo have placed that history in a book.
During her memorial, Coconut Grove icon Thelma Gibson’s words led the service
Rather than a funeral with a sermon and eulogy, Thelma Gibson’s words from her autobiography set the tone for her funeral.
OUTSIDE THE 305:
After Boycotting Target for a Year Black Folks Still Have Questions
Capital B reporter Chauncey Alcorn spoke to Atlanta megachurch pastor Jamal Bryant about the Target boycott and what the company should do to win back its Black customers.
Michael B. Jordan wins big a NAACP, Actor Awards
This was quite a weekend for Michael B. Jordan, who had a clean sweep at the NAACP Awards, winning Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture for “Sinners,” and Entertainer of the Year on Saturday.
He swept again on Sunday at the Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) winning Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role and Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for “Sinners.”
HIGH CULTURE:
Preview Night of Beyond Words: Women of Mother Earth
Yeah, it’s 305 Day, but it’s also Women’s History Month. So, enjoy a night in Little Haiti at Preview Night of Beyond Words: Women of Mother Earth, an art event curated by Miami Herald photographer Carl-Philippe Juste that centers women voices. The event, held at IPC Art Space near the Little Haiti Cultural Complex is free, but you have to have a ticket.
This story was originally published March 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM.
