MIRAMAR, FL – The City of Miramar invites the community to join us for a month-long celebration of Black History Month. The city has various family-friendly events planned for residents to gather, learn and reflect on the accomplishments, history, culture and contributions of black Americans in Miramar and throughout our nation’s history.
Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis stated, “We are thrilled to be celebrating Black History Month with our Miramar residents. This gives us a chance to recognize the achievements of African Americans in our community. Black History Month also coincides with Reggae Month, which we will be celebrating for the first time this year in collaboration with the Honorable Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport.
The events that the city has planned for the month of February will also celebrate the history of Reggae music and the impact it has had on a global level. The month of February will feature exciting events for our community members of all ages.”
Dr. Ighodaro, Miami Gardens Councilman added, “As the first Nigerian African elected to public office in South Florida, I am pleased to join Vice Mayor Alexandra Davis and the City of Miramar as they celebrate the various cultures of African descent during Black History month, all while highlighting the contributions of African Americans.”
Below is a listing of some of the events open to the public, many free of charge. Celebrate with the City of Miramar at one (or all) of our events:
Art & Soul: The Ernie Barnes Exhibition
This exhibit will feature 11 iconic works of art from NFL Legend, Ernie Barnes.
Monday-Thursday, January 9 th through February 29 th | 9:00pm-5:00pm
Free Exhibit
UniverSoul Circus
Thursday, February 6- Sunday, February 23, 2020
Miramar Regional Park
16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar FL 33027
Tickets: $21 and up
Ticketmaster.com
Babyface Live
MCC Presents: Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds
Friday, February 7 | 8:00pm
Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Tickets: $65, $75, $100
Miramarculturalcenter.org
Reggae Icon Awards
Black History Meets Reggae
Presented by Vice Mayor Davis; under the patronage of Honorable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, MP, CD,
Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport; endorsed by Oliver Mair, Jamaican
Consul General of Miami
Honoring International Reggae Artist, Freddie McGregor
Saturday, February 8 | 6:30pm–11pm
Free Event
Reggae Movie Night
Previewing: Movements of Jah People Documentary trailer by GCUED
Main Feature: YARDIE- 2018 crime drama film directed by Idris Elba
Tuesday, February 18 | 7:00pm
Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Free Event
Africa Umoja: Spirit of Togetherness
Tuesday, February 25- Sunday, March 8, 2020
Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Tickets: $50, $75, $100
Miramarculturalcenter.org
Afro Carib Festival
Hosted by Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis
Featuring Stonebwoy, Amara La Negra, Capleton, Julien Believe and more!
Saturday, February 29 | 6pm–11pm
The Amphitheater at Miramar Regional Park | 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027
Free event, $10 Parking fee to benefit United Way’s Hurricane Dorian Fund & Food for the Poor
Miramar Branch Library Programs
2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Notable Women Trivia
Thursday, February 6 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Let’s Talk Africa
Saturday, February 8 | 4:00pm-5:30pm
Fact and Trivia Black History
Thursday, February 13 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
JJ Book Club- “A Lesson Before Dying”
Saturday, February 15 | 11:00am-12:30pm
African Dance Performance and Story-telling
Saturday, February 22 | 2:30pm-3:30pm
For more information on any of these events, please call the Office of Marketing and Communications at
954-602-3254 or visit MiramarFL.gov.
