Hear from candidates vying to succeed Frederica Wilson at forum in Little Haiti
The political race to succeed Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is a crowded one. Some residents have said they are torn between known candidates such as Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert and Florida state Sen. Shevrin Jones. Others have said they are undecided and need to vet the candidates further.
Whatever the case may be for you, the Miami Herald, NBC6, WLRN and MIA Media Group are hosting a candidate forum at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22.
Hear from eight of the 10 candidates in the running to represent Florida’s Congressional District 24. More details, including how to register, can be found here.
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INSIDE THE 305:
Here’s what to know about the congressional race to replace Frederica Wilson
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s announcement that she would not seek reelection sent a political shockwave across South Florida, opening up the opportunity for new politicos to vie for the coveted seat she’s held for 15 years. Learn a bit more about the race.
He has a degree. But in South Florida’s job market, he’ll take ‘anything’
Miami Herald economic mobility reporter Max Klaver followed a young jobseeker for a day as he tries to find work in a tough job market.
Congressional candidates clash over donations tied to Alligator Alcatraz
Two candidates vying to succeed South Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson sparred over who accepted campaign donations from a firm that helped operate the recently closed Everglades immigration detention center, known as Alligator Alcatraz.
OUTSIDE THE 305:
Hal Williams, ‘227’ Star and ‘Sanford and Son’ Regular, Dies at 91
TV veteran Hal Williams, known for his role as Lester Jenkins on sitcom “227” has died, Variety reported. He was 91.
How Boosie Badazz’s Pardon Push Turned Into a MAGA Mess
Rapper Boosie Badazz was told he’d receive a presidential pardon after he paid two men $600,000 to arrange for it. But the pardon never happened. Now, the rapper, whose real name is Torence Hatch Jr., is working to get back part of the money he paid, NOTUS reports.
HIGH CULTURE:
Ava DuVernay teams with Netflix on documentary on the 14th Amendment
A decade after Ava DuVernay debuted her documentary 13th on Netflix, she is teaming up with the streaming service for the 14th, set to launch later this year, Deadline reported. The documentary will focus on the constitutional amendment at the center of birthright citizenship.