Miami, FL – South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, and the Health Channel), in collaboration with The Historic Lyric Theater, is proud to present an evening dedicated to exploring the profound impact of Caribbean and Bahamian migration on Miami’s cultural landscape. This special event will take place at The Historic Lyric Theater on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:30PM and will feature a captivating program of live music, immersive storytelling, and thought-provoking discussions.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception featuring light bites provided by Jamaica Kitchen and a live performance by Wayne Armond, setting the stage for an immersive experience. Guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to engage with South Florida PBS’s original augmented reality (AR) experience, which brings to life Miami’s Great Migration Stories through the voices of local community leaders.
Following the reception, attendees will enjoy an exclusive screening of excerpts from WETA’s Great Migrations: A People on The Move, the latest work from acclaimed historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., alongside a screening of South Florida PBS’s original digital series, Miami’s Great Migration Stories.
The event will conclude with an engaging panel discussion hosted by Nadege Green, founder of Black Miami-Dade, featuring esteemed community leaders with generational migration stories to share:
- Nadege Green – Founder, Black Miami-Dade
- Rosie Gordon-Wallace – Founder, Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI)
- Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields – Founder, The Black Archives at The Historic Lyric Theater
- Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant – Museum Executive Director / Cultural Curator
This unique gathering will provide an opportunity to reflect on the historical and cultural significance of Caribbean and Bahamian migration and its lasting impact on Miami.
To RSVP, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1270736991549?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information on Great Migrations: A People on The Move, visit: https://www.pbs.org/show/great-migrations-a-people-on-the-move/
For more information on The Black Archives at The Historic Lyric Theater, visit: https://www.bahlt.org/
For more information on South Florida PBS, visit: https://www.southfloridapbs.org/
About WETA
WETA is the leading public media station in the nation’s capital, serving Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia with educational initiatives and with high-quality television, radio, and digital content. WETA Washington, D.C., is the second-largest producing station for public television, with news and public affairs programs including PBS NEWS HOUR, PBS NEWS WEEKEND,and WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC; series and documentaries by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., including FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. and GOSPEL; films by Ken Burns and Florentine Films, such as THE AMERICAN BUFFALO and the forthcoming LEONARDO DA VINCI; performance specials including THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG and A CAPITOL FOURTH; and health content from WELL BEINGS, a multiplatform campaign. More information on WETA and its programs and services are available at weta.org. Visit facebook.com/wetatvfm on Facebook.
About The Black Archives at The Historic Lyric Theater
Incorporated on November 17, 1977, The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors, supported by a Board of Trustees and funded solely by membership, donations and grants. It is a manuscript and photographic repository in a community setting. The Black Archives was founded by public school librarian, Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields, as a remedy to the lack of local black history materials available for the public to access. The Black Archives is utilized by students, teachers, researchers, scholars, members of the media and public-at-large. The mission of The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. is to collect, preserve and disseminate the history and culture of black South Florida from 1896 to the present.
About SOUTH FLORIDA PBS
South Florida PBS is Florida’s largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history. Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement.
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