June 2026 - Page 2 of 4 - M•I•A Media Group

Building Miami’s future through hospitality education and leadership

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau / Connie Kinnard

In Greater Miami and Miami Beach, tourism is more than an industry — it is one of the driving forces behind the community’s economic vitality, cultural identity and global reputation. Behind every visitor experience, are thousands of dedicated professionals who help make Miami one of the world’s most dynamic destinations. Helping to cultivate that workforce […]

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A salute to our educators

Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce / G. Eric Knowles

Education — the door to your future, the keys to success — is often oversimplified. Education does not happen without dedicated individuals who pour into our children every single day. Individuals who often sacrifice personal resources, go unnoticed, are underpaid, and overworked. To excel in the classroom takes someone who is compassionate, patient, and willing

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Leadership starts in the classroom

Education Report / Dr. Steve Gallon III

In public education, leadership matters. But not all leadership is created equal. At a time when school districts across the nation are facing unprecedented challenges—academic recovery, teacher retention, school safety, student engagement, and increasing political polarization—the role of the superintendent has never been more critical. This is not simply a managerial position. It is a

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The ballot or the bullet – 2026

Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust / Bill Diggs

Mr. Moderator, brothers and sisters, friends and enemies, I’m not here to talk to you about being a citizen of Florida or an American. I’m here to talk to you about the victims of Americanism. We are standing in a year, 2026, that is more explosive than any that came before it. In my lifetime

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Who broke Florida’s schools and why it matters

Political Report / Dwight M. Bullard

In the midst of the constant flurry of distractions and attacks by the likes of Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis we have lost focus on what is happening to our schools and teachers. You may have not been paying attention to the myriad of school closures and so called repurposing plans of schools across South

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The hard lesson of history repeating itself

For The Culture / Tameka Bradley Hobbs, Ph.D.

When US Congressman Josiah Walls left Washington, DC, in 1876, it would be another 117 years before Floridians sent another Black person to represent them in the halls of Congress. One hundred and seventeen years. The cause and consequences of that gap are worth revisiting as—after the US Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais

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A Legacy of Possibility

Profile Miami / Llerraj Esuod

The story of Julia Pennington-Gilchrist begins in the most public of spotlights, but her work has always been embedded in quiet, consistent care. Earlier this year, in a district with more than 20,000 educators, she stood on stage as one of four finalists for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. As the crowd

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SlushyIcees and the South Florida hustle

Our Enterprise Miami / Llerraj Esuod

Arias Austin didn’t build SlushyIcees like a startup chasing investors and instant scale. She built it like a South Florida hustle—lean, local, and centered on a product that makes sense in Miami heat. The brand, formerly called SluttyIcees, is a family-owned dessert business built around colorful frozen Icees and what Austin calls “creative Iceé Bowls,”

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Top educators use passion, mentorship to help transform lives through education

Miami Cover Story / Eddie B. Allen Jr.

Giving is what eventually gave back to Dr. Andre Jackson, in the form of fulfillment. As a Florida A&M University criminal justice student he spent hours in Tallahassee elementary schools, serving as a mentor. “That’s what kind of gave me that spark to say, ‘This is what I really want to do,’” Jackson recalls. Soon

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Educators as architects of the future workforce

Your Employment Source / Rick Beasley

As our regional economy evolves, one truth remains constant: educators are the foundation of a strong, future-ready talent pipeline. From early learning through postsecondary education and workforce training, educators play a decisive role in preparing individuals for the jobs that will define our community’s economic future. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupations

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