gentrification

FIU Theatre ends off the 2024 Spring term productions with Clybourne Park

Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Performed from April 4 through April 15, FIU Theatre presents their last production of the semester Clybourne Park, a tale of racial tension and struggle.  Taking place in Chicago, the two act play written by Bruce Norris showcases a fictional continuation of the play “A Raisin in the Sun” […]

Remember #SaveWynwood? Here’s An Update.

Robert Crohan/Staff Writer A few months ago, petitions circulated on social media and in group chats calling on us to “save Wynwood” from urban development. The petition is actually run by billionaire developer Moishe Mara, who believes the Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID) is subtly aiding efforts to gentrify the area for permanent settlement. Many […]

FIU Alum Discusses Gentrification, Activism and Art

Camille Orquera/Staff Writer  Eddie Arroyo understands the power of activism through art.  As part of FIU’s Panther Alumni Week this year, Arroyo came in to speak to Honors College students about the connection he has found between art and the changing communities of Miami.  “Developers Survey: A Talk on Art and Community Activism” was hosted […]

Artists redefine their craft in Wynwood

Previously, rent in Wynwood was one of the lowest in the city and even in the county. However, as more developers swoop in, more artists and residents are swept out.

‘Dark Beers Matter’ Spurs controversy

The “Dark Beers Matter” controversy paired with the displacement of Wynwood’s Black community illustrates the need for Black Lives Matter. Too often, Black communities are the casualties of gentrification and systemic poverty.

Student Thoughts: Wynwood’s gentrification displaces impoverished

During an interview featured in Camila Álvarez’s documentary, “Right to Wynwood,” Lombardi proudly recalls pushing out an entire building of tenants in order to demolish the structure.
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