Why go
Little Havana and Little Haiti express different languages, institutions and migration stories. Miami Beach's Jewish history appears in its memorials and civic life, while Overtown and Virginia Key point to Black history often absent from the postcard image. Treat these places as living communities, not decorative themes, and choose institutions that provide context.
What to look for
- Spanish and Haitian Creole in everyday public life
- Distinct Cuban, Haitian, Bahamian and Jewish histories
- Architecture, music and food as records of migration
Useful to know
- Build cultural visits around community institutions and current programs.
- Ask before photographing people closely and avoid reducing neighborhoods to murals or food alone.