Art & Music | Red Rooster Overtown in Miami, FL
Housed in the former, Clyde Killens Pool Hall building — a historic site known to host icons such as Muhammad Ali, Aretha Franklin, and Count Basie — Red Rooster partners thoughtfully curated artwork ranging in genre & media to echo the spirit of Miami’s vibrant & diverse Black population, unique history, and bold style.
Overtown (Miami) - Wikipedia
Overtown is a neighborhood of Miami, Florida, United States, just northwest of Downtown Miami. Originally called Colored Town in the Jim Crow era of the late 19th through the mid-20th century, the area was once the preeminent and is the historic center for commerce in the black community in Miami and South Florida .
Going Overtown – Overtown Directory
Overtown is a historic neighborhood in Miami named by residents who affectionately referenced “going over town” en route to visit the community. It was once known as an entertainment and business mecca where prominent African Americans lived and worked.
Historic Overtown: Black history in Miami - Rachel's Ruminations
Sep 17, 2024 · Overtown became the heart of Miami’s Black community in the Jim Crow era and local businesses thrived. There were general stores, a grocery, an ice cream parlor and a drugstore, as well as a pharmacy, a lawyer’s office, a Black newspaper, a funeral parlor, and many more businesses.
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Overtown renaissance sparks hope and concern | South Florida …
Dec 3, 2024 · More than $39M from HUD have been granted to Miami-Dade County and the city of Miami for Overtown revitalizations. Overtown, a historic Black neighborhood once known as the "Harlem of the South" for its thriving arts and business …
About Overtown | Schools, Demographics, Things to Do - Homes.com
Overtown Neighborhood Guide. Learn about living in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, FL. Get demographics, home values, best schools, crime data & attractions.
Overtown - Catalyst Miami
Once known as Colored Town, and now the “Harlem of the South”, Overtown is one of the oldest Black cities in Miami and was the epicenter of Black wealth, entertainment, and culture. Though segregated, the Black residents, entrepreneurs, and professionals built a thriving community.
METHODOLOGY | Going Overtown
Going Overtown has evolved as a didactical conversation across several cohorts of Miami Dade College students. In this learning community students from architecture and interior design studios, building construction, drawing and history engaged Miami’s contested heritage landscapes through different disciplinary lenses.
Overtown, FL Area Guide - AreaVibes
Discover Overtown, Miami, FL with our comprehensive area guide. Includes livability scores with cost of living, crime, education, schools and housing data.