From Revolution to Black Miami: Continuities of Resistance
As the nation commemorates America250, The Black Archives and South Florida PBS invite you to join From Revolution to Black Miami: Continuities of Resistance, featuring a screening of Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War, a PBS documentary exploring the critical but often under-told role of Black Americans in the Revolutionary era—on the battlefield, in daily life, and in the long struggle over the meaning of “freedom.” A panel discussion will follow the screening.
Thursday, September 17 @ 6pm - Save the date!
NOW HIRING!
Collections Specialist
The Black Archives is seeking a Collections Specialist to serve as the primary steward of our physical and digital repositories and to help lead our IMLS-funded initiative, “From Preservation to People: Enhancing Collections and Workforce at The Black Archives.” This role will oversee the digitization of 15,000 high-priority items documenting the Black experience in South Florida and the Caribbean, while managing a workforce development pipeline for graduate interns and community volunteers.
Celebrating a Milestone:
The Historic Lyric Theater Receives Its Historic Marker
The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida Inc., in partnership with the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA) and the City of Miami, proudly announce the placement of a historic marker for the Historic Lyric Theater. This significant event, coordinated with Alexander Adams and the Florida Department of State, underscores a shared commitment to preserving and educating the public about the vibrant history of Black Miami.
