4 AN INDEPENDENT SUPPLEMENT BY MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TO THE MIAMI HERALD WEDNESDAY , NOVEMBER 30TH , 2016
MIA SALUTES THE VISIONARIES
Behind The Art Of Black
By Zach Rinkins
The once neglected communities of Wynwood , Overtown , West Grove and Little Haiti are now some the area ’ s most fascinating destinations for residents , dignitaries , and celebrities . MIA is pleased to acknowledge six visionaries who saw the possibilities long before they manifested to the benefit of the community-at-large .
Timothy A . Barber initially interned at the Black Archives in 2003 . After successive promotions , he became executive director in 2009 . A former drum major , Barber is focused on marching the Black Archives and the Historic Lyric Theater toward expanded visibility and accessibility . Learn and grow at BAHLT . org .
Barron Channer founded BACH Real Estate , an affiliate of Woodwater Investments , to help contribute to South Florida ’ s emergence as a world-class metropolitan area . The real estate and business communities recognize Channer as a rising and authoritative figure . Check Channer ’ s recent work at BACHre . com .
Neil Hall , AIA , is a licensed architect with a graduate degree from the University of Florida in Architecture and Design . His architectural practice , The Hall Group , has developed a three-decade sterling reputation in development , planning , interior design , and architecture .
Joann Milord is the executive director of Northeast Second Avenue Partnership ( NE2P ), a community collaborative effort focused on revitalizing the Little Haiti community . Milord spearheads multiple projects that include small business technical assistance , cultural tours , the Art Beat Miami pop-up fair , and public service advocacy , among other efforts . Click NE2p . org , for more information .
Economic development expert Jahid S . Rashid is executive director of the Coconut Grove Collaborative . In addition to its affordable housing , historic preservation , and business development initiatives , CGC operates the KROMA collective art space . Explore www . KROMAMiami . com for more information .
Graylyn Swilley is associate vice president for Business and Education Development in the Multicultural
Tourism and Development division of the Greater Miami Visitors Conventions Bureau . Swilley is responsible for leading , implementing and measuring marketing and business development strategies in the U . S ., Caribbean , Africa , and Latin American markets . Log on to www . MiamiAndBeaches . com , for more details .
Carol Ann Taylor is an iconic entrepreneur , humanitarian , and civic leader . Through her family-owned CulturesToGo , she provides a platform for artisans , craftsmen , and others to share their gifts with the world . Unlock an artistic treasure at CulturesToGo . com .