From West Perrine to North Miami, Miami-Dade County’s Black community is a testament to our resilience and rich history. As your County Mayor, I am pleased to report that in the last fiscal year, my administration invested more than $573 million for capital projects that directly benefit majority-Black communities in Miami-Dade. These include everything from […]
Promises kept, progress made for Black Miami-Dade Read More »
If there ever was a time and a need for leadership, it is now. As the dismantling of democracy is taking place, the silence of complicity roars louder than the falls of Niagara, right before our very eyes. Those who have chosen to drink the Kool-Aid of bigotry and injustice scream loud, justifying the burning
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$1.7 trillion. Yes, with a T! That is the spending power of Black America. That number makes us a significant part of the American economic engine. Our ability to consume and purchase products and services makes our buying power greater than entire countries in the global economy. That is why the conversation around how and
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Our nation has been embroiled in much debate, discourse, and even discord about the state of public education. The executive actions to dismantle the United States Department of Education (USDOE) have caused concern among educators, policy makers, parents, and in some cases, even students. During my nearly 40 years in education, I have always taken
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As CEO and department director of the region’s largest public solid waste management division, she oversees 1,200 employees, facilitating trash collection for 350,000 customers and disposal for almost 3 million residents. “I’ve been doing public service my entire career,” says Daniel, who leads Miami-Dade County Solid Waste. A Miami Central High graduate, she earned a
Service isn’t just a career for Aneisha Daniel. It’s a passion. Read More »
For successful entrepreneur and media mogul, Leonard Burnett Jr., power is not something to wield, but to give away gladly. “Power to me is the idea of being able to help others,” says the 60-year-old Edgewater resident. “It’s about connecting the dots through relationships and experiences. The satisfaction comes not only in making a profit
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“Inclusively exclusive,” is the new moniker Donahue Peebles III, executive vice president of The Peebles Corporation, uses to describe The Bath Club, a private beachfront social club in Miami with a storied and segregated past. Founded in 1926, it became a retreat for elites like Herbert Hoover and the Vanderbilt’s. However, reflective of the era’s
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As I reflect on the recent 19th annual Women of Power Summit hosted by Black Enterprise, I am reminded of the profound impact that true empowerment can have on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. The March summit brought together more than 1,800 women, each with personal stories and aspirations, to share in a
Empowerment beyond the title: A call to action for women leaders Read More »
I, like many of you, have watched with dismay the flurry of executive and legislative actions undertaken at the state and federal level that seem to upend most people’s understanding of America’s domestic social contract, as well as our international leadership. Particularly galling are the continued efforts to undermine and dismantle K-20 education, libraries, and
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As we navigate 2025, leadership has taken on new dimensions, shaped by rapid technological advancements, shifting workplace dynamics, and evolving societal values. Being a leader today is no longer about holding authority—it’s about inspiring, adapting, and fostering environments where people can thrive. Whether it involves Miami-Dade’s number one industry – tourism or any of the
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