The Miami Times

09/06/2026

A new article examines the Supreme Court’s recent voting-rights decisions and their potential implications for Black voters, including the 2026 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and litigation involving federal changes to mail voting.

The article also examines Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissents and the broader history of legal challenges surrounding voting rights.

Read the full article on the newspaper’s website: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/opinion/the-ballot-under-siege-the-relentless-war-on-black-political-power/article_04b0d9ad-a6c9-4be1-bb76-e95663463680.html

09/06/2026

A new column examines a series of recent actions and controversies surrounding President Donald Trump, from his self-created presidential ranking and the renaming of Lake Ontario to the ongoing dispute over the Kennedy Center and his decision to expand beef imports.

The column argues that these developments raise serious questions about presidential power, public institutions and the direction of the country.

Read the full column on the newspaper’s website: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/opinion/trump-s-megalomania-on-full-display-as-he-ranks-himself-america-s-greatest-president/article_e1120f43-1dcf-4932-913c-88938bd1b2b8.html

09/05/2026

A new article explores why relationships and access to professional networks can be critical to the growth of Black-owned businesses, especially during Black Business Month.

The article examines how golf can create opportunities for entrepreneurs, executives and professionals to build trust, exchange ideas and develop relationships. It also highlights Urban Golf Weekend and the Urban Golf Foundation’s work in youth development, mentorship and HBCU golf scholarships.

Read the full article on the newspaper’s website: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/business/why-black-entrepreneurs-need-relationships-not-just-capital/article_669cb81e-c0bd-48a7-badf-57c2d6be0688.html

09/05/2026

The OIC of South Florida will host its 2026 Middle Class Summit Sept. 9-10 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, bringing together business, education, workforce and community leaders to discuss the future of economic mobility.

The summit will explore artificial intelligence and the changing workforce, affordable housing, health care access and pathways to long-term economic advancement.

Read the full article on the newspaper’s website: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/business/middle-class-summit-returns-to-south-florida-with-focus-on-economic-mobility/article_e249aa40-e480-43f1-b080-434e50afd6b6.html

09/04/2026

A new article examines Miami Carol City Senior High School Principal Bridget McKinney’s viral first-day dress-code enforcement and the debate over student accountability, school rules and leadership.

The article also explores Chief Pride, the role of parents and educators, and how Black women in leadership can be judged for their approach to authority.

Read the full article on the newspaper’s website: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/education/miami-carol-city-principal-bridget-mckinney-didnt-outsource-discomfort/article_e915f471-ba5b-4ccb-81ad-e7f73ef190e9.html?block_id=1491136

09/04/2026

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is considering the future of 27 schools as the district faces a sharp enrollment decline.

The Attendance Boundary Committee has identified 12 schools for reassessment and 15 under review. The district reported 18,910 fewer students compared with the end of the 2025-26 school year, raising questions about school utilization, funding and possible closures or consolidations.

Read the full story: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/education/miami-dade-county-school-board-to-review-future-of-27-schools-amid-sharp-enrollment-decline/article_1ad1d7b7-b2f2-4f88-a73e-663e683c005d.html

09/04/2026

Fall is almost here, and it’s a great time to find a good book for the kids. Four new titles explore grief, determination, identity and Black history, including books by Jalen Hurts, Winnie Harlow and Dorena Williamson.

Find out which books belong on the fall reading list: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/four-must-read-fall-books-for-black-kids-stories-of-grief-determination-and-identity/article_ed781720-f375-40e4-adc0-afee952c9e44.html

09/04/2026

Isabel Bacigalupo’s “May Death Connect Us Apart,” a sci-fi short about a grieving woman reconnecting with her late husband through AI, is among nearly 200 films featured at the 2026 Urban Film Festival.

The free Labor Day weekend festival runs Sept. 4-6 in Overtown and downtown Miami, with screenings, filmmaker networking and youth programming.

Read the full story: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/free-films-big-dreams-at-miami-s-urban-film-festival/article_fa808462-3183-401c-864a-9e77e3d45598.html

09/04/2026

A 9-year-old Miami filmmaker is bringing the overlooked history of Coconut Grove’s Bahamian pioneers to the big screen.

Saahas Gorla’s documentary, Voices of Miami: One Grove, will be featured at the 2026 Urban Film Festival in Overtown and Downtown Miami this Labor Day Weekend.

Read the full story: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/9-year-old-filmmaker-explores-coconut-grove-s-bahamian-history-at-miami-s-urban-film/article_c8733c44-e3b1-443c-a173-86174a47b3f2.html

09/03/2026

South Florida college football is back, with the University of Miami, FIU, Florida A&M and Florida Memorial entering the 2026 season with championship aspirations, rivalry games and nationally significant matchups.

From Miami’s College Football Playoff hopes to the Orange Blossom Classic and Florida Memorial’s continued growth, September is packed with storylines for local fans.

Read the full story: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/sports/2026-south-florida-college-football-miami-fiu-famu-and-florida-memorial-begin-championship-chase/article_29951edf-2d75-49f2-a82d-0a873bcdd455.html

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