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Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D
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Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D

Councilman Ighodaro is an educator with a solid background in public management, urban justice, urban education, curricula design and implementation of best practice methodologies, educational public policy and the intervention and resolution of school and community based conflict.He holds a Ph. D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University (2007). He graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Justice Administration from St. Thomas University (2000) and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Memorial University (1997).

A former Miami Dade Council Public School Teacher and Chief of Staff to School Board Member Dr. Robert Ingram, he serves as the Miami-Dade School District’s Administrator for the Ingram Africa School Alliance (IASA) “Rites of Passage” Project and leads a delegation of students, teachers and parents on the district’s annual excursion and student exchange opportunities with schools in Africa.

Councilman Dr. Erhabor Ighodaro


(BPRW) Journey to Africa – City of Miami Gardens Councilman Opens Doors of Economic Opportunity for Students Traveling Abroad

..::Black PR Wire, Inc. - Press Releases







some history ..... a long read

Into Africa
By Paula Park
Thursday, November 20, 1997 | 18 years ago

Into Africa

Awesome. Pretty awesome. I gotta look more into this.

 

[Biscayne]

time to get some tax-free gear or school supplies for yourself and/or fam

starts friday 8-7-15

10 tips for Florida’s 10-day sales-tax holiday

10 tips for Florida’s 10-day sales-tax holiday



i noticed some folks in the thread are interested in real estate ..... opa locka and miami gardens are on the come up

South Florida home flippers still on the hunt as prices rise

South Florida home flippers still on the hunt as prices rise
As a result, flippers flock to where prices are low.

In the 33056 ZIP code of Opa-locka and Miami Gardens, about a third of all home sales were flips, the second highest rate of any ZIP code in the country, according to RealtyTrac.



Jill Scott is at the hardrock saturday night.



Things to do in Miami this weekend - Aug. 7-9 | miami.com

Saturday, Aug. 8
RENAISSANCE WOMAN
JILL SCOTT
Philly actress, author and neo-soul pioneer who was discovered by Questlove of The Roots will perform Grammy-winning hits including “God Bless the Child,” “Cross My Mind” and “Daydreamin’,” plus new tracks including “You Don’t Know” and “Fool’s Gold.”
Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at the Hard Rock Live Arena at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, near Hollywood; Ticketmaster; $55-$85.

Opa-Locka is the next frontier of gentrification. Mostly because of that arts district they're trying to build. I hope Blacks don't get shuffled up outta there. I hope they attract Black artist, and produce a Black creative class in unison with the community.

 

[Akata Man Bromo]

Opa-Locka is the next frontier of gentrification. Mostly because of that arts district they're trying to build. I hope Blacks don't get shuffled up outta there. I hope they attract Black artist, and produce a Black creative class in unison with the community.

What is the property like there now? Prices?

 

[Biscayne]

What is the property like there now? Prices?

I think they might still be low. Still kinda hood in most areas. But it's on the come up. They spruced up some of those old Moorish Arabian style buildings. Opa Locka unlike anything else in America, let alone Dade County.

 

[NY's #1 Draft Pick]

For anyone that's free this Thursday my homeboy is gonna perform at the Ft Lauderdale Improv at 10pm. He's really funny so don't miss it!

 

[Biscayne]

fyi ....

Overtown residents voice concern over Miami Worldcenter
Commission grants $1.7 billion project preliminary approval

Overtown residents voice concern over Miami Worldcenter

I thought Miami World Center wasn't gonna be built. I thought it was unofficial. Either way, they just spent money in the last couple of years trying to gentrify Overtown.

 

[Biscayne]

Anyone else have a love/hate relationship with Miami?

I am pursuing law school. I am highly considering Carolina Law and practicing in New York.

Bet being in a hotshot attorney in Miami is KANG shyt!

Leave Florida, pursue your education in NYC. THEN go back down to South Florida, and help out your people, friends, family who are stuck in that revolving door. Many people move away from home, and don't wanna go back at All. Atlanta a popular destination for Blacks fleeing where they live(especially South Florida blacks) but why not leave ATL for the Atliens and help your homegrowns in Broward? You get to be well-off in South Florida, and help your family out.

 

[Biscayne]

fyi ..... Nigerian Americans are trying to build an African museum up that way.

African History Museum expected to open in Miami-Dade county
The city commission approved the project, but funding still needs to be sorted out
African History Museum expected to open in Miami-Dade county


Nigerian American Foundation
is on Facebook.

Nigerian American Foundation

That seems so awesome.

 

[CodeBlaMeVi]

Leave Florida, pursue your education in NYC. THEN go back down to South Florida, and help out your people, friends, family who are stuck in that revolving door. Many people move away from home, and don't wanna go back at All. Atlanta a popular destination for Blacks fleeing where they live(especially South Florida blacks) but why not leave ATL for the Atliens and help your homegrowns in Broward? You get to be well-off in South Florida, and help your family out.

I want to and am going to help my people down here but I have to establish myself elsewhere unfortunately. I do not have anymore time to be playing games with these cacs and latinos (mainly cubans) on giving me an opportunity to build upon.

 

[Akata Man Bromo]

They spruced up some of those old Moorish Arabian style buildings

Which ones? i thought those were more latin american inspired styles

 

[Biscayne]

24s, John Doe
All gold, John Doe
Them boys dealing blow, they John Doe
Night work for the load, that’s John Doe
I'm still ballin' like I'm Bo Diddley
Ugh I’m still balling like I’m Bo Diddley
Ugh I parked the Caddy in the living room
Just parked the Caddy in the living room



RR was low key telling nikkas about old south Florida

Those John Doe boys were no joke

 

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Which ones? i thought those were more latin american inspired styles

Naw, all those crazy looking buildings in Opa Locka are Moorish. Opa Locka was designed to be a themed suburb of Miami. The theme of the suburb was based on the old Muslim, Arabic tale 1001 Arabian Nights. That's why if you drive around Opa-Locka, you'll see a bunch of streets with names like "Ali Baba", and "Sultan Ave", and "Baghdad St" . And the City Hall of Opa Locka looks like something off of Aladdin. Opa Locka has one of the largest collections of Moorish architecture in the US. Opa Locka really is unlike anywhere in the US.

 

[Biscayne]

Here's the Tri-Rail Station in Opa-Locka. Look at that design:

Here's Opa-Loka City Hall:

 

[Biscayne]

Other buildings in Opa-Locka:

 

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Leave Florida, pursue your education in NYC. THEN go back down to South Florida, and help out your people, friends, family who are stuck in that revolving door. Many people move away from home, and don't wanna go back at All. Atlanta a popular destination for Blacks fleeing where they live(especially South Florida blacks) but why not leave ATL for the Atliens and help your homegrowns in Broward? You get to be well-off in South Florida, and help your family out.

One nikka getting a degree aint gone break the hold them Sp!cs got on south Florida. Nice try though.