March 2025

Editor’S Note

As the vibrant city of Miami Gardens takes center stage this March, we celebrate the cultural impact of the highly anticipated “Jazz in the Gardens” festival. “Jazz in the Gardens” is more than just a music festival; it’s a beacon of community, uniting people from all over to immerse themselves in the best jazz, R&B […]

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Editor-at-Large

Blige, Charlie Wilson and Erykah Badu, the festival never fails to deliver an unforgettable experience. Since its inception, “Jazz in the Gardens” has evolved into more than just a music festival—I’ve witnessed how it’s strengthened the economic development in Miami Gardens. From food trucks now opening brick-and-mortar and big crowds stopping by  Lorna’s Caribbean restaurant.

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Exploring Miami Gardens: A thriving hub of culture and innovation

Along with hosting a musical celebration that attracts concertgoers far and wide, Miami Gardens has become a locale that draws investment through sporting events and local tourism. “Jazz in the Gardens” might be the city’s premier performance showcase, but the community is developing a reputation for large-scale success across other platforms. Despite neighborhood challenges and

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New Edition’s Roxbury Renaissance

COVER STORY For R&B boy bands, New Edition remains the gold standard, influencing generations of artists and captivating audiences with their infectious energy and timeless music. Emerging from the Orchard Park Projects in Roxbury, Massachusetts, like roses growing through concrete, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Ronnie DeVoe embarked on a youthful

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Kendra Bulluck-Major: Empowering, Breaking Barriers, and Creating Legacy

A tour-de-force Kendra Bulluck-Major is a tour de force who identifies her most valuable role as a mother to her two sons. Driven by duty and a desire to nurture, she transforms her maternal instincts and professional know-how into a powerful force for good in the community, creating an ecosystem of empowerment. Bulluck-Major believes collective

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Orange Blossom Classic Executive Director Kendra N. Bulluck-Major Honored with 2025 In the Company of Women Award

Recognized for Leadership in Sports and Athletics The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in partnership with the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade and the Miami-Dade Commission for Women, is proud to announce that Kendra N. Bulluck-Major, Executive Director of the Orange Blossom Classic, has been named the recipient of the Sports and Athletics Award

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