When I looked up the cities in the U.S. with the largest African-American populations, I expected urban centers like Denver, Chicago, and Los Angeles, plus a scattering of cities in the Deep South. But not Miami Gardens, Florida, 77% black, 25% Hispanic (you can be both), large immigrant populations from Haiti, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic. and the Bahamas. 3% white non-Hispanic.It was created in 2003, carved out of several mostly-black neighborhoods on the north side of Miami that were struggling with drugs, crime, poverty, and "urban blight." Apparently the consolidation was expected to stabilize the tax base and alleviate the City of Miami's investment in social services.
It didn't work: today 23% of the population of Miami Gardens is beneath the poverty level, and the violent crime rate is double the national average.
But you can get Ethiopian, Caribbean, Cuban, and Bahamian food. And the Masjid Miami Gardens is the biggest in the Miami area.
Sounds like a worthwhile organization.
Over 250 youth participate, boys and girls both.
Events include running, hurdles, long jump, and shot put.
Over 90% of participants are black.
They've set 9 AAU Junior Olympic Records, 7 Indoor High School National Records, and many other records.
Some players win track and field scholarships to college.
Sorry, I ran out of room before I could search for the local high school and college beefcake.
But isn't the track and field team enough?