Unfolding History: The Digital Archive - Reviving the Past through Historic Newspapers

Welcome to "Unfolding History: The Digital Archive - Reviving the Past through Historic Newspapers," an engaging new exhibit presented by The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. This exhibit celebrates the profound legacy and influence of Black journalism in South Florida, highlighting the powerful synergy between technology and historic preservation. Explore our extensive Newspaper Collection, featuring iconic publications such as the Miami Times, The Tropical Dispatch, and more. Thanks to a generous grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, this digitization project brings history to life with large-format scanning equipment and the dedicated efforts of our archival team and interns. Visitors will embark on a visual journey through the collection, enriched by biographical insights into South Florida's Black newspaper giants. A user-friendly kiosk offers an interactive experience, allowing guests to explore digitized collections and connect with history at their fingertips.

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The exhibit and free public access is made possible by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Keon Hardemon and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

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On view Monday - Friday from 10 am - 4 pm in the 1st Floor gallery at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex, 819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami FL 33136.