by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami. Also on The Miami Herald
Poetry is typically found in books, its words inked onto the page to stir emotions such as love and passion. However, in the case of “Poetry on the Plaza,” it sometimes appears on public walls, crafted from recycled materials to raise awareness about environmental issues.
Continue reading “North Miami Finds Poetry in Trash”by Jonel Juste
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO — Haitian journalist and communicator Wilner Jean-Louis says the country’s music landscape is experiencing a historic shift, with female artists now driving the industry and setting the tone for popular hits.
By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami. Also on on The Miami Herald
The 10th Annual Urban Film Festival (UFF) brings three days of film screenings, master classes, and networking events to Miami, from August 29th to 31st. The festival, founded in 2015 by Florida Film House co-founder Marco (Mall) Molinet, was created to highlight urban storytelling after he found that Black filmmakers were underrepresented at traditional film festivals.
Continue reading “Urban Film Festival Paves Way For Aspiring Filmmakers, World Premieres”Par Jonel Juste
Dans Superman (2025) réalisé par James Gunn, les spectateurs qui s’attendent au spectacle habituel de combats et de voltige pourraient être surpris par une force plus discrète qui façonne l’intrigue : le journalisme. Non pas simplement une profession ou un décor, le journalisme est présenté comme l’un des héros essentiels du film, au même titre que les guerriers cosmiques. Il joue un rôle aussi vital et décisif que Superman, Mister Terrific, Green Lantern ou Metamorpho.
In the 1983 film WarGames, a teenage hacker nearly triggers nuclear war by mistaking a military supercomputer for a game. The plot hinges on isolation: no quick internet search to identify the system, no smartphone to alert authorities. Today, such a premise feels almost unthinkable. A single text or Google query could resolve the crisis in minutes.
Continue reading “Cinema: How Technology Changed the Stories We Tell”By Jonel Juste
When WPLG, Miami’s longtime ABC affiliate, announced last March it was parting ways with the network after more than 60 years, it marked more than just a local programming shakeup. It was a signal flare from the shifting frontlines of a media war that has been brewing quietly for years, a conflict between broadcast tradition and the rising tide of streaming.
Continue reading “How Streaming Is Unraveling the Local TV Network Model: The Case of WPLG (Local 10)”By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami
Also on The Miami Herald, the Miami Times, and MSN
Haitians and Black Americans have lived side by side in South Florida for decades. While the relationship between the two communities has not always been smooth, they have managed to coexist, “building families, businesses, churches, and communities that defied the odds,” according to Bart Mervil, CEO of My Urban Contemporary Experience (MUCE) and organizer of the “Joined at the Roots” exhibit, currently on view at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex through Saturday, Aug. 30.
Continue reading “‘Joined at the Roots’ an Exhibition to Change the Haitian and Black American Narrative”Written By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami
Gospel Fest Miami Weekend is set to take place from June 20 to 22 at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall, closing out the Center’s inaugural Gospel Fest Miami series with a weekend lineup of discussions, film screening and concerts with gospel stars Michelle Williams, Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett, and local voices such as Gamaliel Fleurantin and Community Sounds (photo).
Continue reading “Choir Winners And Former Destiny’s Child Singer Perform in Arsht’s Gospel Fest Weekend”Written by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami
Also on WLRN and Miami Times
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is once again set to highlight its strong connection with Miami, a city whose rich diversity is central to the festival’s identity. More than just a host city, Miami’s vibrant culture and multicultural landscape are deeply woven into ABFF’s mission to celebrate Black storytelling and talent.
Continue reading “American Black Film Festival Finds Its Muse in Miami”Written by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami
The Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center’s (AHCAC) Winds of Heritage Dance Company presents “Revelations in Rhythm,” a live performance celebrating African rhythms and American tap dance, will be performed Saturday, May 24 at Florida Memorial University’s Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts, Miami Gardens.
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