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Voices from Florida

Give Them Their Flowers: A Lecture on Black LGBTQ+ Miami History

2023-03-25 12:00:00 2023-03-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Voices from Florida Join writer and researcher Nadege Green for an exploration of Miami's Black LGBTQ+ history. By collecting oral histories and archival material, Nadege brings to life this understudied part of Miami's history. Attendees are invited to visit the exhibit at the Little Haiti Cultural Center Art Gallery located at 212 NE 59 Terrace following the event. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages. Lemon City Branch -

Saturday, March 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-25 12:00:00 2023-03-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Voices from Florida Join writer and researcher Nadege Green for an exploration of Miami's Black LGBTQ+ history. By collecting oral histories and archival material, Nadege brings to life this understudied part of Miami's history. Attendees are invited to visit the exhibit at the Little Haiti Cultural Center Art Gallery located at 212 NE 59 Terrace following the event. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages. Lemon City Branch -

Join writer and researcher Nadege Green for an exploration of Miami's Black LGBTQ+ history. By collecting oral histories and archival material, Nadege brings to life this understudied part of Miami's history. Attendees are invited to visit the exhibit at the Little Haiti Cultural Center Art Gallery located at 212 NE 59 Terrace following the event. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.

About the Presenter

Nadege Green is the project founder of @BlackMiamiDade, a multimedia history and storytelling platform that resists the erasure of Miami-Dade County’s Black past. At Black Miami-Dade, the layers, memories and beauty of local Black life are highlighted through research, community-based projects and education.

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.

Lemon City Branch

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Phone: 305-757-0662
Branch manager
Jameliya Hall

Hours
Mon, Apr 15 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 16 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 17 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 18 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 19 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 20 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 21 Closed

Branch manager
Jameliya Hall
Address
430 Northeast 61st Street
Miami, FL 33137
Tel: 305-757-0662

Upcoming events

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Create your own emoji journal and kick-start your writing journey with guided prompts. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 12 yrs.
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Thu, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Explore the world of physical sciences, artificial intelligence, coding, game design, and engineering. Experiment and build everything from volcanoes to future cities! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. Ages 4 - 10 yrs.

Fri, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. (92 mins.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.

Tue, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Interested in using the library's online resources, but not sure where to start? Drop in and learn how to take your library experience to the next level! Please bring your mobile device or computer for a hands-on session. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Explore the world of physical sciences, artificial intelligence, coding, game design, and engineering. Experiment and build everything from volcanoes to future cities! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. Ages 4 - 10 yrs.

Wed, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Fri, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. (98 mins.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.

Sat, Apr 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Learn how to sow seeds and propagate plants from stem cuttings. Miami Seed Share will provide a free selection of plants to take home, nurture and grow. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.