The Virginia Key Sunrise March 2020 Newsletter: COVID-19, MayDay Miami, James P. Jackson Jr., $75 for 75
The Virginia Key Sunrise March 2020 Newsletter: COVID-19, MayDay Miami, James P. Jackson Jr., $75 for 75.
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Virginia Key Beach Park Trust on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (HVKBP) is prioritizing the health and safety of visitors during COVID-19. They’ve increased cleaning, follow CDC guidelines, and advise visitors to stay home if sick. They recommend reliable sources for COVID-19 information and can be reached at [email address removed].
He fought for Civil Rights in Miami Dade County… Happy 100th Bday Mr. Garth Reeves Sr.
The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust congratulates founding member Garth Reeves Sr. on his 100th birthday and thanks him for his contributions to Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.
Udonis Haslem Shoots Homegrown Apparel Collection at #HVKBP
Udonis Haslem, of the Miami Heat, launched his new apparel line “Homegrown Collection” at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. The collection features a variety of official gear to mix and match.
Black History and Ocean History are Inextricably Tied
Black History Month is celebrated in February to honor the accomplishments of Black Americans. The sea plays a significant role in the African American story, as it was the site of the transatlantic slave trade.
The Story behind Miami’s Colored Beach
Virginia Key Beach Park, an iconic landmark for Miami’s African-American community during the era of racial segregation. In 1945, a group of brave African-Americans, inspired by the struggle for civil rights, defied segregation laws by bathing on a beach intended exclusively for whites.
Love Burn 2018
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park hosted the 2018 LOVE BURN Festival, a regional “Burning Man” event with a “World’s Fair” theme. The festival featured creative art installations and a peaceful atmosphere.
Keg and Klean
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park partnered with Debris Free Oceans and Wynwood Brewery for a volunteer beach clean-up to remove debris left by Hurricane Irma. This effort helped reopen the last sections of the park’s shoreline.
Black History Month: Mr. Sam Moore & Dr. Marvin Dunn – Feb. 22
Join the HISTORY MIAMI MUSEUM for a conversation about the evolution of spirituals, gospel, and R&B to soul music during the Civil Rights era in Miami. Hear from Dr. Marvin Dunn and Sam Moore, a renowned soul and R&B musician. The event is free and open to the public.
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