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South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, and the Health Channel), in collaboration with The Historic Lyric Theater, is proud to present an evening dedicated to exploring the profound impact of Caribbean and Bahamian migration on Miami’s cultural landscape. This special event will take place at The Historic Lyric Theater on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:30PM and will feature a captivating program of live music, immersive storytelling, and thought-provoking discussions.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception featuring light bites provided by Jamaica Kitchen and a live performance by Wayne Armond, setting the stage for an immersive experience. Guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to engage with South Florida PBS’s original augmented reality (AR) experience, which brings to life Miami’s Great Migration Stories through the voices of local community leaders.
Following the reception, attendees will enjoy an exclusive screening of excerpts from WETA’s Great Migrations: A People on The Move, the latest work from acclaimed historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., alongside a screening of South Florida PBS’s original digital series, Miami’s Great Migration Stories.
The event will conclude with an engaging panel discussion hosted by Nadege Green, founder of Black Miami-Dade, featuring esteemed community leaders with generational migration stories to share:
- Nadege Green – Founder, Black Miami-Dade
- Rosie Gordon-Wallace – Founder, Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI)
- Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields – Founder, The Black Archives at The Historic Lyric Theater
- Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant – Museum Executive Director / Cultural Curator
This unique gathering will provide an opportunity to reflect on the historical and cultural significance of Caribbean and Bahamian migration and its lasting impact on Miami.
To RSVP, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1270736991549?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information on Great Migrations: A People on The Move, visit: https://www.pbs.org/show/great-migrations-a-people-on-the-move/
For more information on The Black Archives at The Historic Lyric Theater, visit: https://www.bahlt.org/
For more information on South Florida PBS, visit: https://www.southfloridapbs.org/
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