Miami-Dade Celebrates Black History Month with Educational Bus Tours Highlighting Local Communities

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the county's Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) are bringing back the popular educational bus tours that spotlight the significant contributions of Black communities in the area. The tours, set for February 8 and 22, are a nod to the diverse and complex tapestry that is Miami-Dade's heritage.

“Miami-Dade’s diversity is its greatest strength, and our Black History Month tours are an opportunity to celebrate the profound contributions of our Black American communities,” Mayor Levine Cava told the Miami-Dade government news publication. These narrated excursions will explore notable neighborhoods such as Coconut Grove, Overtown, and Little Haiti, offering a deeper look into the rich stories and achievements that shaped the area. While the journey will be by bus, there will be stops to connect with the community's past.

The department's interim director and CEO, Josiel Ferrer-Diaz, shared similar sentiments about the importance of connecting people with the past. "Public transportation is more than a means of getting from one place to another—it’s a bridge to the past and a connection to our shared history," he said. Each tour starts at 10 a.m. from the Stephen P. Clark Center and is expected to last two-and-a-half hours, according to the county's official release.

Space for the tours is limited, participants are encouraged to reserve their seats as soon as possible. Those interested can secure their spot by visiting the county's website to register. In addition, residents can stay informed by signing up for transit alerts at the county's alerts page, and by following DTPW on social media channels such as Facebook, X, and Instagram for the latest news and special events.