In this episode, we do a deep dive into the concept of historic preservation, the benefits it has on a community and its residents, and the challenges of preservation in Miami. Guests featured include Christine Rupp, Megan McLaughlin, Gary Allen, the late Dr. Enid Curtis Pinkney, and a teacher from Miami Dade County Public Schools.

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In this episode, we focus on preserving Miami’s Black history from a student’s perspective and capture their reactions as they walk through the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum and the Hampton House for the first time. Listeners will also learn about these historic places, which are part of DHT’s African American Heritage program. Guests include various students from Miami Dade County Public Schools, Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant, and Gary Allen.

Our theme music is called Presence by Taylor Vega and performed by the YMU Jazz Collective

Additional music by Herbie Hancock, A Change is Gonna Come. Link to Herbie Hancock Project

In this episode, you’ll hear from teachers who have participated in DHT’s African American Heritage program and how they are navigating some of the changes taking place in Florida education, specifically things like censorship and expansion of parental rights. Guest speakers include two Miami Dade County Public School teachers and Dr. Marvin Dunn.

For a full transcript, go here