OP-ED

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s retirement from Florida’s 24th Congressional District has set off a political domino effect that is already reshaping the landscape of Black political leadership in South Florida. After more than three decades of public service as a school board member, state legislator, and member of Congress, Wilson’s departure opens one of the most […]

  Florida’s political landscape has changed dramatically over the last several years, particularly because of congressional redistricting championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. One of the most controversial consequences has been the dismantling and reshaping of districts that gave historically empowered Black voters and communities of color a meaningful voice in Congress. Now, with longtime Congresswoman

Leadership is not always comfortable. In fact, true leadership often disrupts the status quo, challenges complacency and forces institutions to confront long-standing inefficiencies. That appears to be exactly what is happening in Fort Lauderdale under the leadership of City Manager Rickelle Williams. Williams, the first Black woman to serve as Fort Lauderdale’s city manager, was

By Lixon Nelson During Mental Health Awareness Month, discussions highlight therapy and access to healthcare. These are essential. Yet for many Miami residents, mental health is shaped by dignity, stability, opportunity, and hope, core needs that demand attention beyond conversation. As a Haitian-American leader, disability advocate, and someone who has faced a learning disability and

What does it mean when a candidate for governor in Florida openly calls for the lynching of a Black man? It is an unfortunate sign of the continuing devolution of politics in Florida and the nation, one with increasingly dangerous consequences. The incident I reference happened on April 2, when a Black man confronted gubernatorial

by Jamarah Amani, LM The theme for 2026 Black Maternal Health Week, an annual awareness week founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, is “Rooted in Justice and Joy.” Meanwhile, Miami Dade County’s most recent maternal death stats show Black birthers face a rate of 61.6 per 100,000, compared to 12.6 for white birthers. Rates are

By Earl Davis Florida Memorial University is too important to Miami Gardens, to South Florida and to generations of Black students who view the institution as a gateway to opportunity. That is precisely why the ongoing turbulence surrounding the university — financial strain, leadership turnover, unsafe conditions and board infighting — should concern everyone who cares

By Jerry Davis The right to free speech and peaceful protest is a fundamental principle of American democracy. It is protected by the Constitution and has long served as a tool for citizens to challenge policies, demand accountability and push for reform. As Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, increases its visibility and enforcement

This past Saturday marked the highly anticipated grand opening of Kitchen + Kocktails, a premier dining destination founded by acclaimed restaurateur Kevin Kelley. In more than two decades of living in South Florida, few Black-owned business openings have generated this level of excitement, anticipation, and community pride. By any standard, the debut of Kitchen +

By Leonard Pitts Jr. Special to the Miami Herald This is what we wanted. This is what we chose. It’s the bitter truth that haunts your heart as you watch ICE Cold, a short film by four-time Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Carol Guzy. In six minutes of still images and somber music, you bear witness as migrants