Message from Commissioner Micky Steinberg

District 4

Upcoming Veterans Day events

Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11. Check out the following events:

Jazz in the Heights Veteran’s Day Edition sponsored by Commissioner McGhee (D9)

11/11/23 - 5 pm

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Miami Dade County (CAHSD) Veterans Appreciation Dinner

11/3/23 - 6 pm

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City of Miami Beach 15th Annual Veterans Day Parade

11/11/23 - 11:11 am

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City of Homestead

11/11/23 - 5 pm

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City of Doral

11/11/23 - 9 am

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City of Sunny Isles

11/11/23 - 5 pm

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Village of Pinecrest

11/11/23 - 11 am

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Zoo Miami

11/10/23

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Go Run Honor Our Veterans 5K

11/11/23 - 7:30 am

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Wounded Veterans Day Fundraiser & Relay Challenge

11/4/23 - 9 am

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Honor Our Veterans 5K

11/11/23 - 7:30 am

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Domestic Violence Oversight Board

participates in annual awareness walk

The Miami-Dade County Domestic Violence Oversight Board participated in the Miami Gardens Police Department’s 3^rd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk on October 21.  Turnout was impressive as survivors, residents, law enforcement agencies, and organizations walked united in solidarity. The event raised awareness about domestic violence and highlighted the collective commitment needed to address this critical issue. Attendees also had the opportunity to connect with agencies and organizations to learn about available services such as legal aid, counseling, and other critical resources.

Miami-Dade County has an array of services for survivors of domestic violence.  

Community Relations Board

honored on its 60^th Anniversary

The Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board (CRB) received a proclamation in recognition of its 60^th Anniversary at the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting of October 3. Law enforcement agencies and community partners joined the CRB members and staff to celebrate this milestone. Since 1963, the CRB has worked to intervene and contain community tensions, identify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crises arise, foster better intergroup relations, and build bridges of understanding between the diverse groups in the Miami-Dade community.

Community Relations Board

at Teach Florida Legislative Breakfast

Members of the Miami-Dade Community Relations Board's Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Committee attended the Teach Florida annual Legislative Breakfast on October 29, where Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Speaker of the House Paul Renner addressed the issues of improved community police relations and school safety and security.

Black Affairs Advisory Board holds

2023 State of Black Miami forum

Miami-Dade County’s Black Affairs Advisory Board held its “2023 State of Black Miami” forum on September 30 at the Joseph Caleb Center in Brownsville to address topics affecting the Black community, including mental health, generational wealth and the state of education. Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III and other elected officials participated in the annual event.

New Black World Guide now available

The Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board has just published its new 2023-2024 Black World Guide. The Guide lists the organizations, programs, and businesses that represent the Black World Community in Miami-Dade County. Elected officials, consulates, and media are listed too.

Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board hosts

Hispanic Heritage Month events

On Friday, September 22, the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board celebrated the Kick-off of Hispanic Heritage Month at the Stephen P. Clark Center, featuring the launch of the mural titled “Emigrating”.”

On Saturday, October 7, the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board participated in the annual Hispanic Heritage Month festival hosted by Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III, at Country Village Park in District 1.

On Saturday, October 2, the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board co-sponsored a Citizenship Drive together with Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera, the City of West Miami, and the Cuban American Bar Association Pro Bono Project.

Tribute to local college football star at

South Dade Black History Center

The South Dade Black History Center Advisory Board (SDBHCAB) paid tribute to the late South Florida football star D’Sean Perry, who tragically lost his life in a shooting at the University of Virginia last year. Perry's memory was honored through the “Love-Art-Football” exhibit during an opening night reception on Oct. 27, held at the South Dade Black History Center located at the Larcenia J. Bullard Plaza, 14508 Lincoln Blvd in Richmond Heights. This event was organized to showcase Perry's two passions, as his family approaches the one-year anniversary of his passing.

Former County Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, who serves as the Chair of SDBHCAB, and the board's program director, Diara Zeigler, curated the exhibit to pay homage to Perry's parents, relatives, teammates, friends, and the wider community. District Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee and former Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan were in attendance. 

Nov. 13 will mark one year since his untimely death. The exhibit will remain open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays until Nov. 14. 

Miami-Dade CERT provides Hurricane Idalia relief

Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Florida’s Nature Coast on August 30, devastating towns in the Big Bend area of the State. Miami-Dade County quickly deployed its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to assist with hurricane relief in Dixie County, to support the town of Horseshoe Beach. Comprised of several County employees, the CERT included the Office of Community Advocacy’s own Yvans Morisseau, a seasoned emergency management and crises response professional. The Team completed needs assessments throughout the town, distributed supplies, cleaned up debris, and otherwise provided emotional support for residents. We are grateful for Yvans’ service!

Making Strides of Miami Campaign

Our Office of Community Advocacy continues its fundraising efforts towards our annual Making Strides of Miami campaign. Please help us fight breast cancer with your tax-deductible donation below.