On New Year’s Eve, 1958,Havana witnessed a startling series of events that was to lead to the mass migration of 750,000 Cubans to the U.S. On December 1975, Tropic Magazine published the inside story of the night that changed Cuba -and Miami- forever. This is part two. Click here for part one.
Read more and view photos »
Riots erupted after four white police officers were acquitted by an all-white jury in the death of Arthur McDuffie, a black Miami insurance agent.
Read more and view photos »
The issue of gay rights grew into a national story in Miami on Jan. 18,1977 when a throng of conservatives — led by entertainer and Florida orange juice spokeswoman Anita Bryant — packed Miami-Dade County’s commission chambers to protest the potential passage of a gay rights ordinance. As a heated debate took place inside the downtown […]
Read more and view photos »
The Miami Herald's photo archives offer a front-row seat to South Florida's past. Explore the town like never before with our historical trail app
Browse our many collections & find the perfect print for your home or office display, framed and matted.
Submit a request to use our editorial content (articles, photographs, graphics, headlines, or page images) in your publication or other media.
