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African Diiaspora Culinary Delights. Thursday, July 16, 6:30 pm

Black Crossroads. On display through January 24, 2010

Black Crossroads: The African Diaspora in Miami
On display through January 24, 2010

Diverse groups of the African diaspora have come to settle, work and struggle for freedom in Miami since its incorporation in 1896 to the present day. In the process they have made significant political, economic and cultural contributions to the city. Black Crossroads: The African Diaspora in Miami explores the enduring presence and impact of African-Americans, Africans, black Caribbeans and black Hispanics on Miami.

On display in this exhibition will be historic photographs, oral histories, memorabilia, film/video and artifacts related to black pioneers, families, laborers, communities and organizations spanning the over 100 history of black migrations to Miami.

Take a free guided tour of the exhibition
Free guided tours of Black Crossroads: The African Diaspora in Miami will be offered on the following dates and times:

Date	Time
Saturday, July 11	4 pm
Sunday, July 12	2 pm

The Miami Herald and Historical Museum of Southern Florida's Question of the Week

The Miami Herald and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida have joined forces to create an exciting new program to increase the Miami history literacy of area students. Interested teachers can enroll their classrooms in a city-wide contest that will test their students' reading and researching skills. (Did you know that research shows students who read the newspaper achieve higher levels of academic success?). Learn More

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Enjoy extraordinary exhibitions that interpret themes relevant to South Florida and the Caribbean, and engage in year-round cultural programs that celebrate our ever-changing community. Visit our Research Center and browse through prints, antique maps, books and over a million historic photographs.

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June 8–August 21
9 am–5 pm

Brown Bag Breaks: Dog Days of Summer
Tuesday, July 7
12-1 pm

Family Fun Day: Star-Spangled Saturday
Saturday, July 11
12-4 pm

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101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
305.375.1492
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