Black Affairs Advisory Board to participate in “MDEAT Day”

The Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) will be participating in the “MDEAT Day” sponsored by the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 pm, at the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL, 33128. This event will celebrate Black entrepreneurial advancement, community impact, and economic empowerment while highlighting the transformational work of MDEAT’s four divisions: Housing, Youth Services, Economic Development, and Policy & Research. In addition, the day will feature food trucks, local vendors, and music, creating a family-friendly atmosphere that uplifts and supports our community. The Black Affairs Advisory Board has also published the “2024-2025 World Guide” which lists political, cultural, civic, business and professional entities that comprise the African-American experience in Miami-Dade County. A PDF of the guide is available here.

Attendees will enjoy a variety of resources and activities, including:

• Procurement & vendor registration opportunities
• Information on Local Business Tax Receipts from the Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office
• Financial wellness support from local institutions
• Professional headshots to elevate brands and resumes

Miami-Dade County provides equal access and opportunity in its programs, services, employment, and activities and does not discriminate based on disability.

For more information or to request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART services, and/or any accommodation to participate in any County-sponsored program or meeting, please email BAAB Program Officer Retha Boone-Fye or call 305-375-4606. Follow the board on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

The Office of Community Advocacy, operating under the Board of County Commissioners, oversees 12 advisory boards, including the Black Affairs Advisory Board, as well as the Goodwill Ambassadors Program. The Office is committed to fostering a unified and inclusive community in Miami-Dade County. Stay updated by subscribing to our YouTube channel and following @AdvocacyMDC on Facebook, Instagram, and X.