WLRN Public Media | By Tim Padgett South Florida’s Haitians are in a state of painful if not terrifying suspense. About 150,000 of them have just seen their Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, cancelled — meaning federal immigration agents can now arrest and deport them en masse, at will. At stake may be the very future
There are elections when we vote primarily for candidates. And then there are elections when we vote for the direction of our communities. Today is one of those elections. Across South Florida, voters are participating in Florida’s Aug. 18 primary, choosing candidates for offices that will influence everything from Washington to Tallahassee to county government.
By Stephen Hunter Johnson, Esq. Why I Support Oliver Gilbert for Congress Miami-Dade County attorney; former general counsel of the Miami-Dade Democratic Executive Committee; and former chair of the Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board Elections are too often reduced to personality, slogans and promises. But the choice before voters in Florida’s 24th Congressional District
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MIAMI, Fla. — M•I•A MEDIA GROUP endorses Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon for the Democratic nomination for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat. At a time when Florida voters are demanding solutions to rising housing costs, escalating healthcare expenses, economic uncertainty and immigration challenges, Nixon has presented a policy platform centered on addressing the affordability crisis facing
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Every generation has a responsibility to shape the future it hopes to inherit. That responsibility requires vision, courage, and a willingness to participate in the moments that define our communities. During a recent trip to California, I was introduced to the symbolism of the Year of the Fire Horse and its connection to renewal, transformation,
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August is National Black Business Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the innovation and economic impact of Black-owned businesses across our nation and right here in South Florida. Black entrepreneurs continue to create jobs, strengthen communities, and drive economic growth despite facing unique challenges. Their determination, creativity, and commitment to excellence serve as an
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Scroll long enough through social media and debates appear about how this generation works: soft life on one side, hustle on the other; nine-to-five or all hours and no sleep. Legacy South Florida’s 2026 Class of 40 Under 40 answers with a third option. They’re not hustling — they’re building. Across medicine, music, government, and
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Every generation is confronted with a defining question: Who will lead us next? The answer is rarely found in campaign speeches or corporate boardrooms alone. More often, it is found in the people quietly building businesses, creating jobs, improving healthcare, strengthening schools, advocating for justice and serving their communities long before recognition ever arrives. The
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Leadership is not measured by recognition alone. It is measured by what changes because you were willing to lead. A title can open a door. But if your presence in that room does not move anything forward, you were simply invited. Access is not power. Visibility is not leadership. Participation without production is simply seeking
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The challenges and the opportunities of 2026 stand side by side. Every day, they line up both for you and against you. Opportunity is abundant, yet so are the obstacles. The rising cost of housing, the increasing cost of living, and the relentless pressure to succeed in today’s economy can feel overwhelming. For many, simply
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