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Teach the Truth Garden on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Miami Center for Racial Justice hosted a successful MLK Volunteer Day at our community garden in Overtown. Over 50 volunteers joined us to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through service and learning.
The day began with a welcome by Gabriela, who works in the garden, and an inspiring lecture by Dr. Dunn on the history of Overtown and Dr. King’s life and work. Volunteers worked in teams to take on tasks including garden bed construction, planting, and beautifying the perimeter of the garden.
We also distributed banned books to attendees, providing opportunities for reflection and further education. The event concluded with a pizza lunch and closing remarks from Gabby and Chef Chrys, and a group photo to commemorate the hard work and meaningful contributions made by everyone.
This MLK Volunteer Day exemplified the power of community and the impact of collective action. Thanks to the dedication of our staff and volunteers we continue to live out our mission and teach the truth. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to this memorable and impactful day of service.
MLK Day of Service 2025
Teach the Truth Garden
The Teach the Truth Garden is located in Overtown on the corner of NW 3rd Ave. and NW 9th Street directly across from the Historic Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. It was established to foster community engagement and provide healthy vegetables to neighbors in need. The Garden will also be a location for the Miami Center for Racial Justice to give banned books away to parents of students who no longer have access to these books in their school libraries. The Miami Center is proud to have partnered with lululemon, who will conduct Wellness activities in the garden on weekends. These include meditation, yoga, walking and jogging events. Dr. Dunn will conduct a walking Teach the Truth tour from the garden, taking visitors to historical locations nearby.
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