Conversation Wednesday
2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Children’s Village at Lotus Village, 219 NW 14 Ter Suite 403, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
Getting the Word Out
Featuring: Adrienne McWilliams
This upcoming conversation will center on communication—specifically how we tell the Overtown story and get the word out effectively across our ecosystem.
The discussion will dive into:

Communicating Overtown’s narrative with intention
Newsletters, media and messaging strategy
The who, how, when, and where of outreach
Aligning goals and objectives to build a clear communication strategy across partners, organizations, and community leaders

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The Collective Impact Workshop
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Children’s Village at Lotus Village, 219 NW 14 Ter Suite 403, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
Join us for bi-monthly meetups to empower local leaders and partners. Build shared visions, form strong partnerships, and create real plans for change.
Occurs on this third Wednesday, bi-monthly.
Inform, Inspire, and Ignite.
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District 2 Town Hall: Business & Schools
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Children’s Village at Lotus Village, 219 NW 14 Ter Suite 403, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
Hosted by School Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
Overtown Children & Youth Coalition (OCYC) invites residents, parents, educators, local business owners, and community stakeholders to a District 2 Town Hall focused on strengthening our education ecosystem.
This moderated panel discussion will create space for honest conversation, shared insight, and community-driven ideas on how we can better support students, families, and schools across District 2.
This gathering is part of OCYC’s Collective Impact / Conversation Wednesday approach, bringing community voices together to help shape stronger outcomes for our youth.
📅 Tuesday, March 18, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Children’s Village
What to Expect:

Opening remarks from Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
Moderated panel discussion
Community Q&A
Closing remarks from OCYC
Refreshments provided

Featured Panelists:

Tina Brown — Nonprofit Representative
Dr. Linda Anika Roberts — School District Administrator
Principal Anthony Simons — School Leader
Ken Naylor — Community Developer, Atlantic Pacific Construction
Nicole Gates — Local Business Owner
Chris Norwood — Community Stakeholder & Historian
Oscar Brennan — Policy & Advocacy
Metris Batts-Coley, Executive Director, Overton Business Association

Come share your voice and help shape the future of education in District 2.

I'm The Boss of My Life Youth Conference 2026
2026-04-03 08:00 - 16:00 | Miami Marriot Biscayne Bay, 1633 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
A full-day experience designed to inspire, educate, and empower youth through engaging workshops, meaningful discussions, and dynamic motivational speakers. REGISTER TODAY Sponsorship Opportunities

Conversation Wednesday
2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Children’s Village at Lotus Village, 219 NW 14 Ter Suite 403, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
Conversation Wednesday is more than a meeting — it’s a movement. Held every 3rd Wednesday bi-monthly, your voice is essential to shaping the future of the Overtown community, and we invite you to join us as we continue to work collectively to identify opportunities, align efforts, and build a stronger, more connected Overtown.
Through these conversations, we will discuss, develop, and implement strategies to:

Address health and safety disparities, concerns, and obstacles
Build and strengthen economic enhancements for the community
Deepen our collaborative efforts across sectors
Improve data collection, accessibility, and data-sharing practices

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Overtown Reads
2026-05-15 14:00 - 15:00 | YMCA South Florida, 351 NW 5th Street, Miami, 33128, United States
All Aboard the Overtown Reading Train!
We’re pulling out all the stops to make it a powerful celebration of literacy, community, and opportunity.
Powered by YMCA South Florida, The Children’s Trust Book Club, Early Learning Coalition or Miami-Dade/Monroe, and Miami-Dade Public Library System.

Voices From the Historic Hampton House Documentary Screening
2026-06-19 17:00 - 18:00 | OVRTWN Corner, 1119 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
Join us for the screening of Voices from the History Hampton House Documentary. Discussion panel to follow featuing:
Dr. Yvette Maureen, Host & Visual Storyteller
Dwight Bullard, Former State Senator and Sr. Political Advisor at Florida Rising
Krystal Patterson, MPA, FRA-RA, Commissioner City of Tamarac
Linda Julian,Councilwoman, City of Miami Gardens
Mike Gelin, President Gelin Benefits Group, Tamarac Commissioner 2018-2022
Produced by Kri8ed Media Group
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