Did you know that in 1944 Miami's leadership voted to hire the first black males to join law enforcement, who became known as "The First Five"? Perhaps you didn't know that Miami has one of the only relics in history where black officers, jailers, and judges shared the same building. Join Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant, director of the City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum to learn more about this vital piece of Miami history. All ages.
About the Voices from Florida Series
The Special Collections and Archives Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System presents Voices from Florida, a monthly series about Florida's culture, literature, history, and communities.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Collections | Performances & Presentations | In-Person | History |
TAGS: | In-Person | Community Resources | Black History Month |