Commissioner McGhee opens
the Larcenia Bullard Plaza in South Dade
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Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee, Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz, former Commissioner Dennis Moss, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and community stakeholders celebrated the Oct. 6 opening of the Larcenia J. Bullard Plaza, a Miami-Dade County destination that will be a catalyst for new jobs and entrepreneurship.
“This small-business incubator will empower the community to innovate and create businesses, benefiting the community,” said Commissioner McGhee, who sponsored the legislation for the building’s lease agreement.
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Office of Community Advocacy welcomes new South-Dade Black History Center
Advisory Board
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In conjunction with the opening of the South Dade Black History Center in the new Larcenia J. Bullard Plaza, the South Dade Black History Center Advisory Board was created to support and oversee the center. Diara Zeigler, our new Program Director, will staff the board. We welcome Diara and the board as great additions to the Office of Community Advocacy! |
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Black World Guide now available! |
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The Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board partnered with several community organizations to compile a comprehensive list of the civic, professional, cultural, and business organizations that comprise the African Diaspora here in Miami-Dade County. The 2020/2022 publication is now online demonstrating the strength and viability of the Black World Community, even after the economic strain caused by COVID-19, as it placed many small-especially minority owned businesses at risk.
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Here’s how you can help Biscayne Bay |
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A specialty license plate has been approved to help protect Biscayne Bay and now Florida residents get a say in the design. Proceeds from sales of the winning design will fund conservation efforts to help save and protect Miami-Dade County’s precious bay. Voting ends November 10th. Vote here for your favorite specialty license plate design.
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Goodwill Ambassadors at Miami Carnival 2021 |
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Miami-Dade County's Goodwill Ambassadors helping at the Miami Carnival 2021 on the weekend of October 8. |
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Miami-Dade Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board |
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Members of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board at their October 12th monthly meeting commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated nationally from September 15th - October 15th. |
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Rally for Reproductive Freedom |
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Members of the Commission for Women and the Commission for Women's Executive Director, along with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, attended a rally and march in South Dade for reproductive freedom on October 2. The CFW was one of the event organizers and will be organizing another event at the start of the 2022 legislative session in Tallahassee. |
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Miami-Dade SEDC presented their
2021 Quarterly Report
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On October 14, 2021, the Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council (SEDC) presented their 2021 Quarterly Report at the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee meeting to members of the Board of County Commissioners and it was approved unanimously. The quarterly report captures the most pressing social and economic issues and key elements in the South Florida regions that make Miami-Dade County a dynamic and resilient place to live, raise families, and work. This report’s socio-economic indicators focus on the critical statistics that depict a slowdown and comeback generated by the global pandemic of COVID-19. |
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Miami-Dade County monitoring COVID-19 |
Miami-Dade County officials continue to work with local, state, and federal agencies to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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For more information and updates on COVID-19, visit the following sites:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
or call (305) 614 -2014
Miami-Dade County Updates Regarding Coronavirus:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Testing Locations and Information:
Miami-Dade County #WeCanWeWill public education campaign:
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Relief and Assistance:
United Way of Miami-Dade COVID-19 Resource Center:
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Updates:
CDC COVID-19 Information:
Get help paying your light bill:
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New hours for the Miami-Dade County
Animal Shelter
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The Miami-Dade Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center has new, extended hours. It’s now open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., thus giving members of the public more time to find new furry friends. |
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Next Independent Civilian Panel meeting |
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The Miami-Dade Independent Civilian Panel will hold its next meeting on November 15, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the Miami-Dade County Commission Chambers. For more info, please contact laura.morilla@miamidade.gov
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COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
BOARD MEETINGS UPDATES
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**There are several vacancies on the following Advisory Boards. If you are interested in serving on one of our boards, contact the respective board Program Director listed below. |
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Chairperson: Sharon Fine
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 6 p.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
18th Floor, Conference Room 18-2
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Chairperson: Stephen Johnson, Esq.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
2nd Floor, BCC Chambers
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Chairperson: Monica Interian
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Location: TBA
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Chairperson: John Quick, Esq.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 2 p.m.
Location: TBA
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Chairperson: Miguel A. De Grandy, Esq.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Location: Hispanic Branch Library
1398 SW 1st Street, Suite100
Miami, Florida 33135
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Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1-800-500-1119 |
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Chairperson: Paul Hunt
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
10th Floor Conference Room
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Miami-Dade County has the largest population in the State of Florida of individuals 60+ years old. With a County population that totals 2.7 million, more than 435,000 of the total population is made up of those 62+. On May 1, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 18-49 creating the Miami-Dade County Elder Affairs Advisory Board.
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Report elder abuse at 1-800-962-2873 |
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Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council (SEDC) |
Chairperson: Dr. Raul Moncarz
Friday, November 19, 2021, at 2 p.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
18th Floor, Conference Room 18-3
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Chairperson: Jose Diaz
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 6 p.m.
Location: South Miami Library
6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143
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Interfaith Advisory Board (IAB) |
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 5 p.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
18th Floor, Conference Room 18-2 & 18-3
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Chairperson: Aiyana Angeni Gonzalez
Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 3 p.m.
Location: Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128
2nd Floor, BCC Chambers
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South Dade Black History Center Advisory Board |
Welcoming our new advisory board to the Advocacy family! More information will be provided soon. Feel free to email Ms. Diara Zeigler if you have any questions regarding this board.
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Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 NW 1st Street Suite 1034
Miami, Florida 33128
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Sincerely,
Laura Morilla, Executive Director
Office of Community Advocacy
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Office of Community Advocacy
| 305.375.5730 | laura.morilla@miamidade.gov | www.miamidade.gov/advocacy/home.asp
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