by Lisa Rogers-Cherry

Leave a legacy for your descendents. In many other cultures people make it a priority to leave a legacy for their children, grandchildren, and even their great-grandchildren. We must make it a priority to leave something other than debt for our lineal descendants long after we are gone.

Lisa Rogers-Cherry: Lifitng the Burdens of Debt, Red Pen Press

In Blogging Black Miami's commitment to the social and economic development of the community, we have chosen to present this periodic segment called "In Business" featuring various businesses throughout the area. This is our way of connecting the community to the hidden treasures within underserved areas of Miami that most times take a back seat to negative press. We also understand that the circulation of the dollar within the community is highly needed and the best means of stimulating social and economic transformation and, in turn, well sought political respect.

With this inaugural feature in Blogging Black Miami, we present the wonderful new crab and seafood restaurant in the heart of Miami's new African Caribbean Cultural Arts Corridor (NW 7th Avenue, NW 36th Street - NW 79th Street) - CITY CRAB.

In Business:      CITY CRAB Seafood Restaurant

(Specializing in Garlic Crabs and other delectable dishes)

 

I was totally bummed out about all the rain we've had recently until I saw photos of flooding on South Beach over on the Miami New Times site. Oh, wow. What a mess.

I've been a victim of such flooding and it is very frustrating. Of course what this area experienced pales in comparison to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and other disasters.

Let's just keep the rainy weather and flooding in perspective. We needed the rain and the results could have been worse. No lives were lost that we're aware of and that is a blessing indeed.

Who or what is killing cats in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties? More cats were killed over the weekend in the Palmetto Bay/Cutler Bay areas.

Residents are terrified. If an animal is doing this, all small animals and even small children are in danger. If a human is doing this, he or she may graduate to killing other humans.

Related link: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/story/1086731.html

From South Forida Caribbean News:

Five Others to Receive the Lifetime Award during Ceremony at MDC’s Wolfson Campus

Miami, Friday, May 28, 2009 – Civic engagement is a cornerstone at Miami Dade College (MDC) with more than 5,000 students participating in academic service-learning projects each year, and thousands more who serve the community through their involvement in student clubs and organizations. Several hundred of these students – approximately 342 from all eight MDC campuses and a 30-year veteran college administrator – will receive the prestigious U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA) during a special ceremony hosted by College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón on June 16, 2009 at MDC’s Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami.

The Orange Bowl Committee (OBC) recently announced the election of Marlon Hill, managing partner of delancyhill, P.A., as its newest active member for the 2009-2010 year. Hill’s civic involvement includes the Caribbean Bar Association, Miami Parking Authority, Florida Association of Voluntary Action for the Caribbean & the Americas and Miami Light Project.

The OBC will host the 76^th FedEx Orange Bowl on January 5, 2010 featuring the champion of the ACC against the first pick among at-large teams eligible for the BCS. Beyond its tourism and promotional benefits, the OBC generates diverse youth sports competition and strong community outreach each year by funding an array of grants, community programs, and scholarships that benefit thousands of South Florida youth.

MIAMI – Students at Miami Central Senior High School were surprised today with an oversized check for their participation in the Superintendent’s Success Academy tutoring initiative, which helped students in struggling schools prepare for the state exam.  The students earned money for attending each tutoring session and will receive a total of up to $138,450. Each student’s share will be calculated and put in a bank account that has been set up for them.