{"id":7727,"date":"2025-04-03T14:33:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T18:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/?page_id=7727"},"modified":"2026-01-17T07:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T12:16:00","slug":"december-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/es\/newsletter\/december-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Diciembre de 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH NEWS AND UPDATES OF HVKBP<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Learn the Story That Began in 1945<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Welcome to Paradise Renewed!! Established on August 1, 1945 as Miami\u2019s \u2018Colored Only Beach\u2019 immediately became a spot for social gatherings to tourists and residents who made trips to enjoy amenities such as the carousel, the dancing pavilion or the mini-train that would run through the enormous park.<\/p>

Now, characterized by a unique and precious natural environment, the City of Miami\u2019s largest recreational jewel serves as the ultimate recreational location for those who want to bask in the splendor of the sun and ocean.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Executive Director's Corner: Reflecting on a\n Wonderful Year Together<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As 2024 draws to a close, I am f illed with gratitude and pride as I reflect on the incredible year we\u2019ve had together at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. This year has been a testament to the power of community, the importance of preserving our shared history, and the beauty of this unique space that we all cherish.<\/p>

From our engaging educational programs to our vibrant cultural events, we\u2019ve welcomed visitors from all walks of life, sharing the rich history and natural beauty that make Virginia Key so special. We\u2019ve worked together to protect this precious landmark and to ensure its stories continue to inspire generations to come.<\/p>

Your unwavering support\u2014whether as a visitor, volunteer, partner, or advocate\u2014 has been the driving force behind every success. It\u2019s because of you that we\u2019ve been able to expand our programs, enhance our park facilities, and deepen our commitment to conservation and community engagement.<\/p>

As we look ahead to 2025, I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and confident in our collective ability to continue building on this year\u2019s achievements. Together, we will ensure that Historic Virginia Key Beach Park remains a beacon of history, culture, and natural beauty for all to enjoy<\/p>

Thank you for being part of this journey. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year!<\/p>

Ms. Athalie Edwards, MPA FEMA-APS<\/p>

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Thank you for your support on Give Miami Day<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Thank you for standing with Historic Virginia Key Beach Park during Give Miami Day! Your generous support will directly enhance our park programming and help us bring the vision of the upcoming museum project to life.<\/p>

Every contribution you made strengthens our mission to honor the history of this sacred space, preserve its legacy, and create meaningful experiences for our community. Together, we are ensuring that the stories of resilience, culture, and progress continue to be shared and celebrated for generations.<\/p>

We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to this important cause. Your impact is immeasurable, and we look forward to sharing updates on the incredible progress your generosity makes possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Celebrating a Legacy: Honoring Dr. Enid Pinkney<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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On November 22, 2024, the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust Executive Director, Ms. Athalie Edwards along with members of the HVKBP staff, proudly attended the street naming ceremony for Dr. Enid Pinkney.<\/p>

This significant event celebrated the extraordinary contributions of Dr. Pinkney, a trailblazing historian and community leader whose efforts have preserved South Florida\u2019s rich cultural heritage.<\/p>

The dedication of this street is a lasting tribute to her unwavering commitment to justice and education.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park featured in the New York Times<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For her first solo museum show, Calida Rawles invited residents of a historically Black neighborhood in Miami into the pool and ocean \u2014 and ultimately, the museum.<\/p>

The P\u00e9rez Art Museum Miami, overlooking Biscayne Bay in the city\u2019s downtown, is just a few miles from Overtown, a historically Black neighborhood once known as the \u201cHarlem of the South.\u201d<\/p>

Yet many residents of Overtown \u2014 which has experienced mass displacement and gentrification over the decades \u2014 have never been to the museum nor the nearby Virginia Key Beach on an island in the bay. That beach was once designated for \u201ccolored only\u201d and was one of the limited coastal spaces accessible to Black people for swimming and leisure during segregation.<\/p>

\u201cA lot of us don\u2019t believe water belongs to us because of the residual effects of segregation laws \u2014 it goes to the next generations that we don\u2019t belong,\u201d said Calida Rawles. A 48-year-old Los Angeles-based artist, Rawles is known for her paintings of Black people f loating, often singly or in pairs, in rippling watery landscapes, at once hyper-realistic and dreamily abstracted.<\/p>

The sparkly element symbolizes a space of both historical trauma \u2014 recalling the death and drowning of so many enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage in the Atlantic \u2014 and healing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park named among 1 Fun Miami birthday ideas for celebrating In the 305<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Got a birthday coming up? From gorgeous beaches to thriving nightlife, there\u2019s plenty to do in Miami on a special day. So, if you\u2019re having trouble deciding how to spend your next birthday, allow us to shed light on the subject with our favorite Miami birthday ideas.<\/p>

Included in our list are a few incredible Miami birthday party incredible Miami birthday party venues available to rent through Peerspace.<\/p>

Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and makes it easy to uncover and book unique venues for all of your special moments. Read on to discover these fun and exciting Miami birthday ideas that will take your day to the next level!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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TCLF names HVKBP as site with political histories in Landslide 2024: Demonstration Grounds, a thematic report and digital exhibition<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In a break with tradition, The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF), in its annual Landslide report, has chosen to raise awareness about 13 sites where important protests took place around the U.S. The Washington, D.C. based nonprofit listed these sites in a report and digital exhibition, Landslide 2024: Demonstration Grounds.<\/p>

TCLF noted that these particular sites are different from what they typically have called attention to in the past 20 years because these 13 sites are politically charged spaces, not just serene grasslands, or city parks without any particular political significance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Civil disobedience associated with the Civil Rights movement included \u201cwade ins\u201d by African Americans at whites only beaches. A 1945 \u201cwade-in\u201d led to the creation of an African American beach south of Miami. Another in 1959 brought about desegregation of Miami\u2019s beaches. There are no interpretive markers at the sites of these two \u201cwade-in\u201d to tell visitors about their historic significance; by contrast the African American beach created following the 1945 \u201cwade in\u201d is well interpreted.<\/p>

How to increase visibility:<\/em> Support the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Trust; call for Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces to add interpretive markers to the sites of the 1945 and 1959 \u201cwade-ins\u201d; advocate for the Miami-Dade website to include the \u201cwade-in\u201d history; add the \u201cwade-in\u201d sites to the National Park Service\u2019s African American Civil Rights Network; and support the Bridge Initiative\u2019s efforts to create a feasibility study to have the U.S. Congress declare the region a National Heritage Area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We\u2019re thrilled to announce that Miami-Dade County Transit is launching a Black History Tour, and Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is proud to be one of the featured stops!<\/p>

This exciting new initiative highlights key locations that celebrate the rich heritage and cultural contributions of the Black community in Miami.<\/p>

As part of the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to explore our park learn about its historic significance, and connect with stories of resilience and progress.<\/p>

Tour Dates<\/p>