THE MBBAAC IS CHARGED WITH ADVISING THE MAYOR AND MIAMI BEACH CITY COMMISSION ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN MIAMI BEACH AND TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE IN THE CITY'S DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

OUR FOCUS IS ON CREATING TRANSPARENCY AND EQUITY IN PROCUREMENT, POLICY AND PROGRAMMING

Highlighted Accomplishments

Effectively campaigned for the ABFF to be an annual Miami Beach event funded by the city, with an initial commitment of $400,000 for three years.

Effectively campaigned against proposed "Zero Tolerance" Policing policy during high impact periods on Miami Beach.

Effectively Campaigned for Chief Wayne Jones to be Miami Beach's First Black Chief of Police, then subsequently championed an additional unprecedented two years on his contract in 2026.

Successfully Advocated for Black Developer (Donahue Peebles lll) Legacy Real Estate's Winning Barclay Redevelopment Proposal after being initially prevented by Commission Member.

Successfully co-sponsored and hosted the MIA Legacy's 20th Anniversary Gala (Dexter Bridgeman) at the Loews Hotel.

Provided effective enforcement, traffic, parking & zoning strategies adopted by City Administration for Spring Break, Memorial Day weekend & other High Impact Periods.

Co Sponsored City Proclamation & Steel Pulse Day, Honoring Steel Pulse for 50 years of Reggae Music.

City Proclamation to the Black Affairs Advisory Committee honoring for the first time - the historic contributions of Black Businesses in Miami Beach for Black Business Month.

Successfully co-sponsored the Washington Ave BID's Muhammad Ali Art Exhibition Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Muhammad Ali Becoming World Heavy Weight Champion.

Co Sponsored Miami Takeover's Celebration of 50 years of Go Go Music at the Miami Beach Bandshell with City Proclamation and Concert.

Successfully co-sponsored the Annual Love Is Love Hip Hop Block Party at the Normandy Fountain.

Successfully co-sponsored the Annual Mlami Beach Dr Martin Luther King Day celebrations with MDPL.

City Proclamation with the French Consulate honoring World War hero/Artist Josephine Baker who desegregated Miami Beach entertainment venues.

Black Affairs Advisory Committee City Proclamation for the DeAnne Connolly Graham Black & Jewish Art Collaboration series with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

#MBHistory Program Video Series Curriculum honoring the contributions of LGBTQ, Hispanic, Black & Jewish communities to the development of the City of Miami Beach - Partnering with the City's Youth Commission. Video Curriculum will be utilized by Miami Beach Schools.

Co Sponsored Human Rights Ordinance to prohibit hiring discrimination at the City of Miami Beach.

Yes, the majority of events listed below are Annual

Jan

5000 Role Models Martin Luther King Jr.

Annual Scholarship Breakfast 1/19

Martin Luther King Day 1/19

The Harlem Renaissance Annual Talk 1/30

Feb

Film “Nickel Boys”

, Soundscape Cinema Series 2/4

The Annual Soul Vegan Festival 2/8

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Miami Beach Black History Celebration and Award

Ceremony 2/13

NAACP Black History Dinner and Talent Show 2/16

April

International Jazz Month Concert 4/3

Earth Week Miami 4/22 - 4/26

May

Protoje at the Bandshell 5/22

ABFF Cultural Heritage Tour 5/27 - 5/31

June

Creole Food Festival 6/13 - 6/14

Gospel Fest Miami Weekend 6/20-6/21

Faena Jazz Series: OKAN 6/24

Aug

Black Business Month

First Thursday Breakfast 8/7

Nov

4th Annual Love is Love Miami Beach Hip Hop Party

Josephine Baker Day in Miami Beach 11/28

Dec

Art Basel 12/4 - 12/6

Afrikin Art Fair 11/30 - 12/7

Year Round

GMCVB Art of Black Miami

DeAnne ConnollyGrahamBlack&Jewish Art Series

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BLACK EVENTS FEB - APR 2026

Feb

2/18 Afro Fest and Caribbean Students

Association Cultural Pageant

2/19 Emerge Americas Presents: Celebrate

Black History Month Pitch Competition

2/20 Malcolm X Jazz Suite

2/20 Vibes from the Vault

2/20 Sounds of Little Haiti

Mar

3/7 Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest

3/7 Little Haiti Kanaval Block Party

3/7 Nelly Live at E11EVEN

3/21 Global Cuba Fest 2026: Yusa and

Friends

3/22 AfriKin Art, Jazz and Champagne

3/22 Courtside Soul at the Miami Open

3/28 Black Coffee at The Racetrack (MMW)

3/31 Jazz Vocal and the Music of Women

Composers and Arrangers

BLACK

HISTORY

MONTH

Apr

4/ 3 International Jazz Month Concert

4/10 Unclassical: Miami Vibes

4/19 Gospel on the Road: Domino Park

4/26 The Great American Jazz Standards

4/26 Smooth Jazz SyndicateM

MB BLACK EVENTS JUL - DEC 2026

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

7/23 - 7/25 NABHOOD 30 th

Investment Summit

Annual

8/7, 8/13, 8/14, 8/21, 8/27 Black Business

Month Events

09/6 Taste of AfriKin at the Scott Galvin

Community Center

10/17 Black Owned Media Alliance 10 Year

Anniversary

BLACK

BUSINESS

MONTH

11/29 AfriKin Vernissage: An All White Affair

Dec

11/30 - 12/6 Miami Art Week

Year Round

Jazz At The Betsy

Jazz at MOCA

GMCVB Art of Black Miami DeAnne

Connolly Graham Black & Jewish Art Series

• The Tap Tap Cultural Landmark, Building Purchase & Preservation - The Miami Beach Black Affairs Committee  is working diligently on the acquisition/preservation of our dear cultural landmark  through purchasing options which may include the city, county, or  public/private partnerships. We currently have a coordinated effort with Donahue Peebles III - actively conducting due diligence to possibly  purchase the property, however we are requesting City/County support (financial incentives/subsidies) for the project.
• The Inaugural Miami Beach Black History Tour! - An exclusive tour experience that amplifies the rich Black cultural heritage of Miami Beach while supporting its Black Businesses - Launching during the American Black Film Festival 2026.

• Support the events & businesses highlighted in our Calendar!
• The MBBAAC meets every first Tuesday of the month at 10 am - 1755 Meridian Ave, Ste. 500, Miami Beach, FL 33139
• Contact the MBAAAC Chair Glendon Hall - GlendonHall@gmail.com