As the upcoming elections for the Miami Dade County School Board approach, it is imperative to reflect on the remarkable contributions of Luisa Santos, who undeniably deserves re-election. Santos has been a steadfast advocate for educational reform and community engagement throughout her tenure, bringing unparalleled dedication and vision to the board.
Santos’s leadership has been marked by tangible improvements in educational policies and outcomes. Under her guidance, initiatives focusing on equitable access to resources, enhancing teacher support, and fostering inc...Read More

Experience soulful melodies, funky rhythms, and captivating themes of love and loss with Bassel & The Supernaturals at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19.
Led by Syrian-American Bassel Almadani, the band draws inspiration from Stevie Wonder’s rhythm and blues, Jamiroquai’s socially conscious lyrics, and Steely Dan’s jazz-infused funk.
Defining his sound as “Syrian Heart with Midwest Soul,” Almadani and his band tell his story as a first-generation Syrian-American born and raised in Ohio by parents who immigrated to the United States from Aleppo. Bassel & The Supernaturals are known for sharing a powerful message with phenomenal music, but there’s a deeper layer.
Almadani, deeply inspired by Otis Redding, uses the stage as an opportunity to unite listeners and support important causes. His stories are profound and personal, and a portion of the group’s proceeds benefit the Karam Foundation, a non-profit organization focused...Read More

Keeping dance at the forefront over the summer months, the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center proudly presents Kaleidoscope, an all-new performance by Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami (DDTM) on Saturday, July 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available here.
The company’s collaborative and inspiring performance of Kaleidoscope opens the Moss Center’s 2024 season, which features a spectacular array of shows, concerts, and family events. Promising to heat up the stage with an evening of grace and artistry, the July program showcases an all-new program of electrifying dance, including the premiere of Artist in Residence Yanis Eric Pikieris’ latest wor...Read More

Dade Heritage Trust (DHT) recently announced the launch of its new podcast, Miami Preserves. Produced in conjunction with Dade Heritage Trust’s Historic Places, Green Spaces education program, this podcast spotlights Black history in Miami through interviews and archival recordings.
“The podcast series is a great addition to our African American Education Program track that introduces participants to important civil rights era venues and focuses on the Black experience in Miami through storytelling,” said Lucia Meneses, DHT’s School Programs manager and host...Read More

East Ridge at Cutler Bay is taking Hurricane season seriously, according to resident Jean Tong-Noon of the Cutler Ridge Woman’s Club.
“Virginia Yermoli of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) joined a team of East Ridge residents, management and associates during their intense FEMA CERT training,” Tong-Noon said. The GFWC was founded in 1890 and is a federation of approximately 2,300 women’s clubs in the United States which promote civic improvements through volunteer service. “I was honored to be invited by The Cutler Ridge Woman’s Club last weekend to participate in their FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training,” Yermoli said. “This program is a nationally supporte...Read More

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been awarded a $8.8 million Clean School Bus grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which will allow the district to add up to 25 electric buses to its current fleet. This will bring the district’s total to around 125 electric buses on the road by 2026.
In addition to replacing up to 25 diesel buses with electric ones, the grant will cover charging stations, and the training of lead mechanics. The training will occur through the Bluebird Technician Academy.
In exchange for the funding, M-DCPS will give the EPA up to 25 diesel buses. The number of diesel buses handed over will depend on the number of new electric buses funded. These new buses are...Read More