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Dear Mosaic Family,
In an era of hyper confusion and division, the simple act of coming together across difference, across generations, across lived experience is revolutionary. At Mosaic Miami, we proudly serve as our community’s village square a place where stories are shared, courage is nurtured, and unity is made possible through dialogue and empathy.
This past season, that mission has come to life in unforgettable ways, from powerful dinners and leadership gatherings to transformative youth programs and cultural celebrations. Each moment captured below tells part of that story.
Together, they reflect something deeper: a community rising to meet the moment with compassion, courage, and connection.
We invite you to scroll down, relive the moments, and see the impact of what we’re building together.
With gratitude,
Matthew S. Anderson
Executive Director, Mosaic Miami
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In our latest edition of our Emerging Leaders dinner, we had the privilege of having Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, President and CEO of The Miami Foundation, as our guest speaker. This was a full circle moment as Rebecca was an attendee at our first ever dinner. Rebecca shared her story and exchanged ideas with our guests on what brave, unifying leadership looks like right now.
These dinners provide an opportunity for up-and-coming leaders to connect with like-minded individuals and hear the stories of those that have come before them.
Thank you to our partner Greenberg Traurig, LLP for hosting this evening.
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Can We Talk?
A Ham-plified Conversation
| Kunya Rowley (Executive Artistic Director of Hued Songs), Portia Dunkley (Founder and CEO of Teeny Violini + Founder of New Canon Chamber), T.M. Pride (Producing Artistic Director, Brévo Theatre), and Zaylin Yates (Founding Managing Director, Brévo Theatre) sat down for a conversation about navigating generational differences and LGBTQ acceptance within the Black family structure, right after the June 1st showing of FAT HAM by James Ijames at GableStage. | | |
Can We Talk?
Unlikely Kindred Spirits
| Director of Enterprise Journalism (WLRN) and Founder of We Met in Miami, Jessica Bakeman, along with Community Engagement Officer at The Miami Foundation, Julissa Rivera, joined our Executive Director, Matt, for a discussion about connections, memories, and the small moments that can change the course of our lives. This chat took place right after a showing of Summer, 1976 by David Auburn at GableStage. | | Philanthropy Miami's Ignite 2025 Conference | | Dr. Justin Pinn Mosaic Miami’s Senior Advisor and Maydee Martinez, Posse Foundation’s Program Director led a session 50 Nonprofit Executives, called Bridging Divides: Leading Difficult Conversations to Uncover Biases and Shared Truths. | | Documenting Goombay and the Little Bahamas | | |
Mosaic Miami is proud to partner with Sanctuary of the Arts, the FIU African & African Diaspora Studies Program, and The Humanities Edge for the exhibition, Documenting Goombay and Little Bahamas.
Our Executive Director, Matthew Anderson, gave remarks on the importance of Mosaic Miami's event partnership and significance of the Goombay Festival in Miami.
This exhibition showcases images of the historically Bahamian community of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables captured by volunteer photographers at the 2024 Goombay Festival and during a neighborhood photo walk in January of this year. For more information, visit littlebahamasmiami.com.
| | Moni Gonzalez Awarded at ChamberSOUTH | | |
Join us in giving a big congratulations to our very own Operations & Community Outreach Director, Moni Gonzalez, recipient of this year's ChamberSOUTH Excellence in Leadership Award & Excellence in Restaurants & Catering Award!
We were also excited to see Mosaic Miami as a finalist in the Non-Profit category.
| | 📸: Emerging Leaders at Carrolton with Dr. Edda Fields Black, a 2025 Pulitzer Prize Winner | | |
Mark you calendars and join Mosaic Miami at The Green Space Miami for This Is Home, an evening of powerful dialogue led by the Miami Herald's Jacqueline Charles demystifying immigration in South Florida through a local lens. In a region shaped by diverse waves of migration, this timely conversation will explore immigration policy, personal narratives, and community realities often obscured in national discourse.
To RSVP, contact Jordan Pratts, here.
Greenspace Miami is located at 7200 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138
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This year's Silver Medallion Humanitarian Dinner was a great success. We are thankful for all those who attended in person and supported from afar, as we raised more than $350,000 going towards our programs such as MetroTown, Emerging Leaders, A Brave Space and Interfaith Dialogues.
A big congratulations to this year's honorees!
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We have 4 silent auction items available from our 2025 Silver Medallion Humanitarian Dinner! Check them out below, and if interested, please click here to contact Moni Gonzalez.
Zoo Miami Foundation Membership Basket: $500, Value: $1,000.00
Family membership for one year, plus additional Zoo Miami goodies.
Small Business Brand Marketing by Social Lenz Studio: $250, Value: $500.00
One month of services.
Florida Power and Light Sponsored Marlins Experience: $1400, Value: $2,700.00
Includes: 6 PNC Level Home Plate Seats, Batting practice & full access to players prior to the game, 3 Valet parking passes, full catering, beer and wine. Open to any Marlin’s home game.
Wine41 Wine Tasting: $750, Value: $1,500
For 20 guests, a 4 wine experience accompanied with food pairing, hosted at Wine41 Studio.
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